The Shburton Guardian.

vol. xiv. no. 2997

Ashbfrtojn : Mondaiy, June 12, 1893,

PBTCE: ONT3 PENNY



"^tsusinrss Notices. WHY RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS? THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST XTEALTH without Medicine Hum Ji bust, or Quackery ! The weak depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous and debilitated may quickly recovei health, strength, tone, and vigor bj usin£ Cunnington & Co.'s Direct Actim Medjcal Ooils, as used in the Christchurct Hospital and by >11 the leadin? medical practitioners and medical electricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars tc Ctjnningtos & Co., Electricians, 19C Gloucester street, Christchurch. 9 5 RSI SOOTH ING I LC/J POWDERS! RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Pr«.«erv« m. healthy mtmtm of th« const). tM*ion during the period of Teething #Th« words "JOHN BT££SKAK, J^ Chamlat, Walworth, Surrey," Art «n«r*Ttd on tb* aovirnmmt Stamp <tfia:*it<uach?*r. at j Soid By KEMPTHOKNE PROSSKR & CO. C^VNE box of Clark's B 41 Pills ia war \..J ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and ains in the back. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold in boxes 4a 6d each, by all chemists and patent; medicine vendors Sold proprietors, The Linceln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. TjpOßthe Blood is the Life. Clark's world Jj famed Blood Mixture is 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. ffIOWLES' PENNYROYAL AND 1 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 iraita - fclorua TTEATING'S LOZENGES TTEATING'S LOZENGES TTEATING'S LOZENGES "A Simple Fact about" KEATING'B 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 is ao 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 94, Commercial road, Peckham, July 12. " Dear Sir, —I am a poor hand at express 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 same as the late Emperor of Germany, and unlike him, tnank God, I am still alive) performed at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, no one could possibly hare had a more violent cough; it - was so 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.' lITTERLY UNRIVALLED lITTERLY UNRIVALLED UTTERLY UNRIVALLED The above speaks for taelf. From ttrict inquiry it appears that the benefit from using Keating'a Cough Lozenges ia 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 ise of these Lozenges. So successful are they that one affords immediate benefit, although from the nature of the case the throat irritation is intense. xiVeight in gold "lITEIGHT IN GOLD . WEIGH'! IN GOLD Under date September 8, 1891, Mr Hill again writes: " I should long since have been dead, but for your Lozenges—-tffoy are 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 DTTT Q A PPROVED by the Academy of Medicine X*. of Paris, are especially ;ecommended by>he Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofula (Tumors, King's Evil, etc.), the early stages of Consumption, Constitutional Weakness, Poorness of Blood and for Itimulating and regulating its periodic fourse. None genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Pans. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through- Out the Colonies TtPOR COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, JJ Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill Tolu, etc., with Chlorodyne. KAY'% Compound, a demulcen f expec tor&nb, for coughs, colds and chest complaints. TRAY'S Compound, for Coughs JOSI. Colds, is equally serviceable Horses and Cattle. TT AY'S Tic Pills, a specific inNenralgis I^. Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine Iron, etc. LIHUM OATHARTICUM PILLS I digestive j corrective, and agreeably Aperient. /"SOAGTJLINEs— Cement for broken Xj v idea. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, England



J Basineps Notices ALL THE RAGE ALL THE RAGE ALL THE RAGE AT HOME. . CpANOY SERGES in greats variety.  Spln^id lot 3of Fancy Coatings, Tweeds, r j and Fancy Trouserings. jr 1 Jusfc arrivfcd at the SCIENTIFIC TAILORING COMPANY, where you c»n obtain a Good Suit, splendid fit, workmanship guaranteed. G. J. F. LUBLOW, Manager. The old address, — TANCRED STREET, near ARCADE 0KIZ& PERFUMERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, t c grand's special products JLj — 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 scentec (rose, green and white). SAVon-Oriza-Velonte, exquisitely per fumed for the toilet and baths. Savon-Oriza (Oriza SoapJ-^-No, 2, extra fine, in boxes, 8 cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Ortea-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope ana white violet, iqaa-Oriza—New toilet waier, refreshing to the skin. Orlaa-Hay—A toilet water wth the perfume o new mown hay. Orka-Aciduline—Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted for adiest' toilets. Orlza-Scotch-Lavender—Sprigs ot Scotch lavender flowers ; a rich toilet water, de - Cologne - Oriza — The high-life toilet water Oriza-Water—Concentrated and lasting. Extract of superior Eau-de-Cologne. Gouttes - Oriza - Dentifrice —An extract for preserving he teeth and gums in good health and preventing decay. Oriza-Dentaire, in paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting the enamel > Ess Oriza -et - Oriza-Lys—Perfumes for scenting linen and the handkerch c without staining. Orlza-Oil—Variously perfumed ; for ren dering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing it from falling off. Oriza-Lacte (Oriza Milk) —An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing re spots and preventing wrinkles on che face. Oreme Oriza (of Ninon, de Lendos)~For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety softnesß of youth. Or zaline-Colorante (the best hair dye)— For Instantaneously dyeing the hair to any shade and with no danger to health. boxes, each with brushes comb, ctus, and bottle; or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Oriza-Inccnore Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. ss-Oriza Suave white iotrope Bon quet ofthefkwnt PAR OIDIUM. MANUFACTURED BY Gounelle Jeune, SALON—FRANCE, Sole Agents for Australia: CEO.BURK FRANCART & CO., ■ S IOnERSET PJLAOS, MELBOURNE. A MOST powerful Insecticide, and guaranteed to destroy Oidium, Mil lew, Vine Parasites, Chlorosis, and Para n'tical Insects of Plants, Vegetable Gardens, 3tC. la now in use in most of the Vineyards in Victoria and gives great satisfaction. The Par Oidium has been cried in the great Western District on Peach Trees with great success. ORPHAN OIL, The great discovery for Phylloxera, Codlin Moth, and disease in Sugar Cane. For Pamphlets and all information apply GEO. BURK FRANCART k, CO., 3 Somerset Place, MELB 0 ÜBNE, TEE UNIVERSAL SINAPISM MUSTARD LEAF IS of an easy employ, clean, takes little space, is ready for immediate use and acts promptly. 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 *its. Prepared with choice Mustard Powdet the Universal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of c®nservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each napism. PARIS: P. Mettle y, 135 Rue St-Antoine. To b» had from all Chemists and fron. ACSTRAUAN DkCG COMPANY TjTD, Sydney _ 10W VITALITY DR CHURCHILL S Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime • prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chroni Cough and General Debility Xt >ntain« two of the principal ingra^ dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. Ifc cannot be tor ghlyrecommendedforDelica Childre Or Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSPHITES la real Brain Foed, and in cases Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion h2 fccquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr Chui chill's signature Price, Prepared oily by SWANN f iHEMISI WANN) VvHEMIST, * PARIS,



Business Notices] New Zealand Insurance Company. ESTABLISHED ..„ _ 1859 CAPITALS-ONE'MILLION. THEPKEMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,-«- RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, Ac, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST XTRRENT RATES MILES & CO., LTD. AGENTS' j ■ ■ DEATH TO PARASITES 1 1 iSHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED. FLUID i||j| i njl nfti»ncn H IB Bra wM ll Ji (non-poisonous.) WwS^wSmS^ri!^^**^^^^^^^^' (poisonous.) Used and recommended by Flock. Used and recommended toy— Flock. W. Gerard, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 68,000 M. O. Obbeix, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapoa Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 vV. O. Rtjthekfobd, Amuri... 20,000 Ida valley Station, Otago ... 30,000 GL W, Mcßab, Amuri ... 19,000 Scottish and New Zealand In- A. Symons, Marlborough ... 45,000 vestment Company, South- P- H. Richmond, Marlborough 13,000 land 17,000 Amd by owners of over 5,000,000 sheep And by many other well-known Flock n TSew Zealand, and many millions Owners, hroughont the world. Wewly Introduced. JPrlce-(in casks) Sm 6d per Moe-(m kegs) SOs per cwt. Grallon. 1 Cwt makes 1000 Gallons Dtp. 4 * ir. ™-t t .^^ « „ «. Another well-known Powder Dip costa ha I Gallon Fluid makes 100 Gallons Dtp. M mu ch again. Compare the prices Chief Agents-BLACKBURNE & CO , Ohriatchuroh. oiSTEiCT AGENTB-Miles and Co., Ltd. Ashburton and Eakaia. IMPORTANT TO LADIES. rpO-DAY and Following Days we shall submit for Sale the under -*- mentioned EXTRA ORDINARY LOTS, being Manufacturers' Clearing Purchases, at SPECIAL PRICES, as follows :— LOT I—LADIES RUSSIAN DRIVING and TRAVELLING CLOAKS, Fur-edged and Silk-lined, iD a great variety of new season's materials and styles, with Empire and Toby Frills, Watteau Pleata, &c, very choice— Usual Prices, each 39s 6d, 59s 6d, 65s 6d Special Prices, each 21s 6d, 35s 6d, 39s 6d LOT 2-LADIES' FUREDGED CLOAKS, Lined Silk and Italian Cloth in all leading shapes — Usual Prices, each 19s 6d, 27s 6d, 39a 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 - Usual Prices, each 29s 6d, 42s 6d Special Prices, each 18s 6d, 29a 6d < LOT 4-55 LADIES' PATTERN CAPES, including Empire, Princess May, and other Latest Styles in Fancy Silk Matelasse 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, each 33s 6d Special Price, each 19s lid IjOT 6—Bo LADIES' FRENCH CLOAKS, in Newest Styles, with Detachable Circular Cape and Large Empire Sleeves— Usual Prices, each 55a to 105s Special Prices, each 35s 6d to 49s 6d LOT 7-87 LADIES' GOOD TWEED ULSTERS— Usual Prices, each 14s 6d to 18s 6d Special Prices, each 8s lid to 13s 9d LOT B—LADIES' DARK TWEED AND OI OTH COSTUMES, with Material for Bodice to correspond— Usual Prices, each 29s 6d, 37s 6d, 45s Special Prices, each 17a lid, 19s lid, 25s LOT 9-150 LADIES' SEAL PLUSH JACKETS in Newest Shapes- Special Prices, each 35s 6d, 39s 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, 4s lid LOTH—I 44 COQUE FEATHER BOAS, 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 Shape)— Usual Prices, each 5s 9d, 7s lid Special Prices, each 3s lid, 4a lid WE HAVE ALSO COMPLETED AN EXTRAORDINARY PURCHASE , OF IHankets and Flannels, And are now prepared to submit same at Special Prices as follows :— 120 PAIRS WflllE ENGLISH BLANKETS— 15 Usual Prices per pair, 12s 6d, 14s 6d, 17s 6d, 22s 6d Special Prices per pair, 9s lid, 11s 9d, 138 9d, 16s 6d 0 PAIRS BLUE GREST BLANKETS— Usual Prices per pair, 10s 6d, 11s 9d, 13s 9d 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 Special Prices per pair, 18s 6d, 24a 6d, 29s lid 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 FOIt 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, 10s 6d Special Prices per pair, 3s lid, 4s lid, 6s lid, 8s lid 87 PAIRS MADRAS MUSLIN CURTAINS— Usual Prices per pair, 16s 6d, 18s 6d, 2s 6d Special Prices per pair, 10a 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. STRAME & CO., CJLRI&TOECXJ ROH. \ i



! I IF YOU LIKE NICE TEA-ASKjIYOURtCROCER FOR #©MOATE&' C #£<*/x><L' CELEBRATEDfcIHE BKffl ar*sKS*e*: PURE INDIAN CHINA&CEYUON TEAS I PROCURABLE DAVID THOMAS, (Late Matson, Cox, and Co.) A UOTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR" WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tin wald and Ash barton alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fat, Hides, etc., ©n FRIDAYS Sales of Wool throughout the season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangement AGENTIFOB- Matson and Co., Christchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortgage Company, Christchurch Booth, McDonald, and Co., Christchurch White's Sheep Dip Brantford Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Redwood's Scaly Blight Specific Wright, Stephensbn and Co., Duaedin Planet Jupiter Garden andjField Tools. D. THOM AB> ASHBDRTON. Grass Seed Cleaning 1. Having Erected (regardless of cost) one of the Best Grass Seed Cleaning' Plants in Canterbury, I am now prepared to CLEAN RYEGRASS as it ought to be done at Reasonable Rates. D, Thomas, ASHBURTON. t i\m a C-i§fi Purclta§er OP WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, RYEGBASS, ETC, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. David Thomas, ASHBUBTON j I ASHBUKTON SKIN SALES. 1 SHALL HOLD A FORTNIGHTLY SALE OF SHEEPSKINS, tfAT, HIDE TALLOW, &o-, throughout the season, starting from FBIDAY, APRIL 28, 1893. U. Thomag, AshburtonV PLOUGH SHAEES. "TXT E ARE PREPARED TO SUPPI/V BOTH HORNSBY'S AND RANSOMES' AT PRICES HITHERTO UNHEARD OF IN ASHBURTON, Being lv fitrect oommunication with the Makers, and having received large shipments from both makers. CORNSACKS (FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT) AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES, AND ir.urbour'B Best Five-ply Twine MAY [BE OBTAINED AT OUR STORES. WHEAT. WHEAT. WHEAT OATS. OATS. BARLEY. AND OTHER PRODUCE. WE IRE PROMPT CASH BUYERS of all Sorta of PRODT/OE at Market Prices, and are prepared to Store Grain on Farmers' account, and t< •> ma ke Advanoeo if required without Commission. MILES &T CO. LTD j A&bburton and Rakfr 4s,



, I E'usinass Notices. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. . Offices : Tancreb Street, Ashburton. TO Encourage the saving of smnl'. Bums the Society will take ; MONEY ON DEPOSIT In Bums of One Pound and upwards, In i terflst 5 per cent on the following condi i tions:-— ..»,;>; ' ■ ■ ■ . Sums of One found and Hp wares . received on Deposit, and Interest will be allowed on every complete Pound deposited, to be reckoned from the day on which » complete Pound shall have been deposited, up to the day on when 1 the money shall be withdrawn, A Depositor may withdraw the whole or part of che sum deposited, but not in less sums than One Pound, except when closing the account. Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent a cr fi li " if °S » for longer periods at 6  For particular!) apply EDWD. STEPHENS, Manager. Henry Zander I BEG to ,*''lntimate that I have ju^t 1 Landed* Large and Vnried Hfcock <\f GUMi CSTTMfS  HOLLIS' BEST MAKES. Single and Double Barrel, Breech and Muzzle Loading. WELL WQBTH INSPECTION. Kevolvers I ReVolver- AMMUNITION AMMUNITION Cartridges Cartridge Cases Caps Shot C and H Powder Smokeless Powder Flasks Belts Eecappers Wads Punches Loaderl* etc. eto. I Alt NOW SELLING, AT OHRISTOHURCH PRICES, 81 o yea and Ranges MADE BY MESSRS SOOTT BROS., for whose Goods I am Agent for the Ashburfcon County. Hornsby's and Ransome's Plough Share* BEDUCED PRICES. Standards and Fencing Wire at REDUCED PRICES. Ironmongery, China, and Glassware In all their Branches. Groceries and Provisions, Wines and Spirits of every description. HENRY ZA-NDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIREST IMPORTER. —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company*' ; Oanton Marine Insurance Company Australian Mnhial Provide™*; Society New Zealand and Australian S.S. Co. J T tford anr! Or.. •lOHM Gf> RKSTKIiE, GRAIN & WOOL STORES, \VKST STREET, ASHBURTON. OR AIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT &o. CASH PURCHASER OP WHEAT I PARLEY, OATS RYEGJttASS OOMMt^IOII7B STORAGE AT Ci^RKN 1 RATES. ALWAYS "ON SALE— Oornsacks, Wo, Twine, Super phosphates, 1 *«arl-Guano, General Farm and Si^on Stores, Ac. Cape Barley, Grass, Clover, Turnip and other Seeds of the beat quality, AT LOWEST Cn'RR^NT PRICES. AGENT FOR Ti^E New Zealand Loan and M rcaufcile gency Company, Ld. Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs, Cooper's Sheep Dip; Sutherland's Manure, dec. ■' JTO-tTN G. HEWTEIX. In conjunction with the «■ W ZIIKATD IOAI * WMU GAIIUS AOIJCY CO., Id. JOHN. R BLAND, Anctioneer. Auctioneers, Wool Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, &c., are prepared to transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terras. WOOL. "WOOL. 'WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES HABI AGAINST ENSJING CLIPS. o Commission on Advances, and at the \ LOWEST CURRENT RATKS OF -" THTXRJBX



The Kissing Band. »■ -— Adapted from the French of Aurelien Scroll. By E. BRANFILL HARRISON. CHAPTER I (Continued). Clotilde smiled in her turn. "No one," she asked, "can take a woman away from her husband, can they?" "No one," replied Robert; "unless, of course, the woman should consent." "Oh! then," said Clotilde," lam satis. fied." This adorable naivete* enchanted Ro-^ bert, who gently took the young girl by both hands, and drew her towards him. Clotilde blushed pink, and her lover, after gazing upon her for a moment in ecstasy, placed a long kiss upon her pure brow. The arrival ofM.M. de Rieux and d'Attigny was publicly announced ; their rooms were prepared, and Francis Bibard, who had been installed as ser vant in the chateau three days before, found himself specially assigned to the service of these gentlemen. CHAPTER 11. It was Ash-Wednesday, Paris had closed her ball-rooms and theatres, and all good Christians, wearied by the long fast, were sleeping the sleep of the righteous. Two or three cabinets only were lighted up in the Maison d'Or. In one of them, opening on to the boulevard^ a man and two women seemed to be awaiting im patiently the arrival of a fourth person. The man was standing, smoking d cigar, with his elbow leaning on the corner of the mantelpiece. " What time is it, Wilhelmine ?" asked one of the women. " Twelve o'clock has just struck." " What can have happened to San-^. Vitale ?" murmured the woman who had asked the time. " Oh 1" said the smoker, shrugging his shoulders; " there's no need to be an xious yet. He may have been detained during the journey longer than he antici pated. But as he named this night as the utmost limit of his absence, you may expect to see him any moment now. So you love him still, Ludka ?" " How can I tell ?" replied Ludka ; "he : is necessary to my life, that's all I know.. If I hadn't him, I believe I should lie down and die." "Heis a mesmerist," interrupted the man with the cigar. -__.. "There are moments," continued Ludka ;" when I ask myself how I can have yielded up my life so completely to this man. I despise him, and I adore him. If he handed me a knife, and told me to kill myself, I should do it. There is only one thing I could not pardon him, and that is, if he were to love another woman." For some instants the conversation hung fire ; not a sound was audible, but the monotonous singing of the five gat jets imprisoned in their flower-decked globes. From time to time in the dis tance a pair of iron shod horses struck the echoing roadway with even beat, and some belated passer-by made the frozen asphalt of the boulevard 'ring under his tread. Ludka, getting up carelessly, drew aside the curtain of green damask. The stars were shining clearly; the air was keen and still. " How cold it is outside," she said, re pressing a shiver. The hands of the ' clock were approaching half-past twelve. The table was laid 'j the prawns and the salad were waiting to be attacked. " Tell me, Frontenay," asked WilheU mine, " who is your friend ?" '' • " Which one ?" " The one you introduced to me yester day at the Bouffes." "^nislas?" " Yes. That's the man. He looks « bit of a fool." " Stanislas is the son of a sugar* boiler at Nantes." "Is he rich?" " Heir to four or five millions." " And at present V "Well, the four or five millions, minus discount and usury." Wilhelmine appeared satisfied with her information. " He'll suit me, that boy," she said, laughing. "I should think so," said Frontenay j "twenty-five years old, a fool, and lots of money I" " Are you going to be nice ?" Frontenay flipped off the ash o.f his cigar. ." I see what, you are coming to I" he cried. "Listen, then; I owe two quarters 1 rent." " The fact is you are feeling a little dull." "Well, one has to find oneself a rfca* son," observed Wilhelmine, sighing. "Youare freV said Frontenay. "He has asked me to travel in Italy with him. That will not be very disa greeable to you ?" " The first day will come a little hard ; but the second I shall settle down to it." Wilhelmine placed her two arms round Froritenay's neck, and laid a pious kiss upon his forehead, already wrinkled by late nights, and daily dissipation. Wilhelmine was a small woman, with fair complexion, blonde hair, and very slim. She had made her debut at the , Carl Theatre at Vienna. Brought to Paris by a Hungarian Count, she had elected to take up her abode there in fu ture. Sporting men placed her in the category of amusing lorettes, for she never failed to say when she went into"' a * restaurant: "Good day, M. Waiter j " dow Y9tw m&W tow you're out jf" w) m