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tiling annoys or troubles him, and I can not prevail upon him to trust me with it. I should feel really vexed with him did I not think it was some home sorrow he Waft trying to conceal, because he thinks we have our share just now." "Would lie give you no reason for Ms Irritable, restless manner, which we all remarked?'

Hose lingered with Mm for a few mo menta m the hall.

"No, father. He simply tried to laugh it off and sport about it, and when he paw I waa not deceived said very tender ly that 1 must neither grieve afkrat it nor doubt him. It was but a trifle. It was fcot best to speak of it nt present, but m A short time I should know all about it," "There, darling, try to banish all un eoslness, Go to your rest now and let us all prepare our inin&s for tomorrow," $6i£ the mother. "We will hope theSab tlgfh will give us peace and courage for m 3hrt week of our new life."

OHAFTEH VIII. The Sabbath m Mr. Newton's house hold was always a pleasant and peaceful day of rest. All secular thoughts and avocations were, as much aa possible, set $side, and after the usual attendance at &6 house of God the remainder of the {by was divested of ttsele|| solemnity or formality by profitable reading or cheer ful doaversation. As usual, Grenville was with them at dinner, and so far recovered his natural and pleasant deportment that Rose's heart rested again m happy confidence and serenity. Dinner waited some time and was at last served and over before Dunbar made bis appearance—a circumstance so un usual that it had given rise to some anx i&by on his account, and Lillian's was not diminished when she met him m the hall. "What is the matter, dear Eustace?" "Do not be alarmed, my darling. I will not keep you m suspense. I am pained for poor Le Barron's wretched family, but I will explain when we are nil together. It is a story Ido not care to repeat but once." After a hasty greeting from the family he said: "Early this morning our friend Austin called to inform me of the troubles at Le Barron's. You all know that the brag gart adventurer De Courtney has for Borne months had his eye on Le Barron's apparent riches under the guise of ad miration for their eldest daughter. I knew that Estella and her mother were greatly smitten with him, and Maud was pining with envy. The more cautious and suspicious father had written to some merchant abroad requesting reliable tes timonials respecting this prince m dis guise before He would yield to the hasty Consummation of the marriage, for which the ardent lover was so urgent. It seems that when the poor father had confessed the ruin and degradation that were clos ing upon them, and Estella had borne her part m the first outburst of wild passion that assailed him, her shrewd mind conceived a plan for her own safe ty, which, with consummate heartless iiess, she at once proceeded to execute. "Silently retiring from the wordy war fare, she wrote a hasty note to De Court ney asking him to meet her at a restau faht near by, sent it by her French maid, deep m all her secrets, and silently made her exit from a side room to the rendez vous. She safely calculated that m the tumult her absence would not be ob served. In that unhappy family you are aware that self is the dominant power, and Estella well knew that when the perceness of the storm then raging had passed it would be succeeded by tears ttnd hysterical lamentations that would tfjaim the attendance of all the servants, fhus leaving her to consummate her self ish arrangements unmolested. "What passed between her and De Courtney can only be conjectured by the results and a letter left behind for the

mother. It would seem that she returned to the house as secretly as she had left it, directed her maid to collect all her val uables and pack her wardrobe, while she proceeded to secure what money or jew elry she could find m her mother's or sis ter's rooms and departed with her spoils, attended by her French waiting maid. Quite early this morning, as Austin was passing Roaeville, Maud, apparently m great excitement, called to him from the library window. He entered, and giving him but a brief statement of the last night's revelations and proceedings she begged him to find me and urge me to come to her immediately. "Austin gave me all the particulars he could learn from Maud's hasty and fren zied recital, but when I wished to stop here for advice and if possible to get Mr. Newton to accompany me on this deli cate mission he objected, saying she had especially desired that nothing should be said to the Newtons. I therefore pro ceeded at once to Roseville. Strange sounds startled me when I entered the dreary house, but Maud, who was wait ing m the hall, evidently on the alert to prevent the servants from seeing me, |iurried me into an office distant from the parlors. It disgusts me to think of her inhuman, selfish ways. But it may W that she did not realize the terrible ! tragedy enacting around her." , I "Don't linger," cried Rose, "This j suspense is dreadful." 3 J "I will be as brief as possible. It ; eeems no thought had beea given to Eb- I

I tella's absence during the night, but Maud m the morning had ordered her attendant to bring some ornament or ar ticle from her wardrobe, which could not be found. On examining further her jewelry and most of her choice posses sions were missing. Then ' her maid hinted that Miss Leßarron had been •going on strangely' the day before, and all the servants remarked it, but the madam bad been so bad they had had no time to give it attention. But now would Miss Maud please go into her sister's room and see for herself and not be say ing disparaging things to a poor waiting maid? I judge from th§ accent of both mistress and maid that Maud, becoming furious at the spoiling of her goods, had visited her wrath on the one nearest to her. On entering her sister's chamber it was vacant, the wardrobe and bureaus empty, and on the table Uiy an open note to her mother of the most insolent and heartless charaoter, "She said that, seeing inevitable ruin coming upon the family, apd having no disposition to share it with, them, she had at once sought her dear viot6r, and not wishing to reveal their misfortunes had simply informed him that her father had peremptorily forbidden her t6 hold any further communication with him, as he pretended he had received advices from abroad to his discredit, which she did not believe, but this oruel father's commands compelled her to say farewell. " 'Of course,' the unfeeling girl con tinued, 'I knew dear Viotor would not listen to that idea for a moment, but, as I expected, begged for an immediate marriage that very hour, before I re turned to my parents, 'mien I was once his own, I could quietly collect all my jewelry and wardrobe, and we would leave at once, making our bridal tour a pleasant voyage to his native land. He was sure father would soon recall tis when he found resistance was of no avail.' Of course she could not refuse so elegant a lover. They were married within the hour, and as this haste gave her no time for a bridal trousseau befit ting a millionaire's daughter she was Bure her dear mother and sister would pardon her for making free with their jewelry and such ready money as she found m their purses and her father's eecretoire. Bobbin, the footboy, had taken her trunks away, she said, and fearing to incur his master's displeasure would not return. Her maid also would of course go with her." The family had listened to Eustace's narrative thus far without interruption, overwhelmed with sorrow and amaze ment, but Mr. Hewton now exclaimed: "Why, this is far beyond the most un scrupulous selfishness 1 ever imagined could be found m one so young." "Ah, but Maud will far outmatch her, I fear. I once thought her more gentle and amiable than her sister. But the bitter hate and vindiotiveness she mani fests are featfful. The loss to herself and the impossibility of reclaiming was all she seemed to think of. Her father's clanger and her mother's uncertain con dition hardly excited an emotion. As soon as Austin and I could interrupt Matid's excited recital of her own mis fortunes I alluded to the strange sounds I heard on entering. " 'Pshaw I that's nothing,' said Maud, 'mother has kept the house m an uproar all night. I kept myself out of the way, I assure you, and left father to take care of her as best he might. He deserves it all and more for bringing this great shame upon us.' " 'Have you seen your mother this morning?' I asked, greatly surprised. " 'No, indeed. I staid as long as I could endure her temper last night. If I had followed Stella's example and left earlier, t might have saved my own possessions from her hands. Mother may learn of £3stella's dutiful conduct by some one else. She has been exalted above me and cited as an example for me to imitate long enough. Now I hope mother will enjoy this new evidence of her favorite's smartness, but I'll not take the first blast of ker rage, I assure you. She'll find that I, too, can keep my own counsel as well, as Stella,' "'Oh, Maud! This is shameful! I will at least seek your parents and try to help them.' " 'Well, go, Don Quixote, and succor the distressed. Success attend you. I hope you will enjoy it.' "I threw open the door, and again those dismal sounds! I paused a moment, when a wild, unearthly shriek rang through the house. I caught Maud's hand. '"Go wi#i me.' " 'I will not.' " 'Unnatural child! You shall! There is some strange mystery here, and you shall accompany us while we unravel it. Come, Austin,' Our determined man-

ner and probably a fear of being left be hind compelled her to go, but reluc tantly, and we passed through the splen did parlors into the gloomy family sitting room." He paused a moment and covered his face with his hands, while his audience sat with pale faces, dreading the sequel. "A fearful sight met our eyes," h$ continued, "Would I could forget \t}\ Mrs. Le Barron sat m a large easy chair m the most fearful paroxysms. The old Wtler and gardener and two women, one of whom, I think, was her dressing maid' and the other perhaps the cook, were standing over her. All looked chilled and exhausted. The window shutters remained unopened, and the gas was still burning. When we came near, we saw that she was tied to the chair. " 'Indeed, sir, we could not help V . She was furious and has been mos* the night. And that was the only " we could manage her and be s^ a rt * i i xv our selves.' , " 'Have you called a physicr* ian ?> " 'No; wecan'tleave her, , Jld we can>t make any ot the other s«r rantg hear if we called ever so loud.' " 'Stupid! Why no^ have rung the bell till some one wiaal'i hear?' "'W9 think v ßis v v.4«ia the gardener, With some kqeitatfott, 'that there's no one to hear m the ho^sfe. * 'Rats leave a sink ing shipy' and this one's going down mighty fast, I judge, arid then, begging your honor's pardon, we feel fearsome TJ2H* &oin£ t0 tnle bell. There's some-

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K. W. i.iA^MEB.. KOTICK of REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. " \ I T AVING excharged ptemises with tbe I 1 Fuimme' Cn operaoivo Association, iuve muoh plcu&uic m siating that m future h»»l!crryon my bu<-i: ess at the offioei ,ud etore lately occupied by the above As oration at tbe correr of West Street and iaveiock street (tbe Loen and Mercantile i'd pierpieea.) STORAGE AT LOWEST FATES. CORNSAOK.B AT CURRENT PRIO3S. L 132 E. W. HANMER. H Ml O X & THE f^EW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobaccf. THE CELfciJRATED A BESS BRAND MAJSO*AOTOB*B FHOU OHOICEST VIRGINIA LEA* Guardian Fire & Life Assurance Company Limited. (Established m 1821). Subscribed Capital .. £2,000.000 Paid-Uf Capital  .. £1,000,00 Total FoNDs£oviB r:*£4,sOO s OOO. Head Office : 11, Lombard Street, London fTIHE Undersigned is authorised to aoo«| Insurances on all kinds of Property at Lowest Current Rates. ALBERT ROBERTS, 2 201 Agent for Ashburton. THE LEADING JEWELLER, & WATCHMAKER J. V. DE BEER TTAS Just Received a New Stock of ROTHERHAM'S CELEBRATED And Numerous other Classes of Watohe«| Inciudiog his HiRYEST WATCH at 9s 6d. IMPROVED WATERBURYS, I*ssd, 19a 6d; 22s 6d- Anyone m want of a Reliable and Durable time piece should call and inspect. NEW JKiWEX^KJKir. Ladies Gold Gem Rings from 10s Od Gold Brooches ..  7s 6d Silver Brooches .. .. 2s Od New Noveltieß m CHARMS, PINS MUFF CHAINS, Etc. Inspection Invited. E.P. WARE, CLOCKS, Etc. NEW SPECTACLES JUST RECEIVE*; * Siglit Testing a Specialty REPAIRS. REPAIRS, REPAIRS, Old Jewellery Remade. LATEST DESIGNS. J. V. DE BEEE, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T. H. Undbilt, 4 CE» bot>«ii- t* T H. UNDBTIL AISD CO., TTIURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, JJ URNISHING UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUTSITK ON H\Np. Polished Coffins a SpeoiaLy. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows* Hall; also oare tl Mr T. Andrews, East Belb. 8 LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING, NEW MOUNT SOMEBS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the.tail twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest SNam %nd Household Coal m the market. Used m the Woollen Factory and Canter bury Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES so 0. T. PARK, MOUND SOMERS. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AKD INVESTMENT SOCIETY. THE SOCIETY is now taking MONEY OK DEPOSIT at the highest curront rates. Full particulars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager* Office: Tanored Street



s ■ , „ , ,„ ___ . -i= 20.000 —r ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY ■■ ■ / i : i THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUOOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24ra no settingT~required. With Stove Fipe can be worked oat m the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tinned inside. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made m all sizes, single or doable ovens. High or low pressure boilers; ™™"" " *O«-- ™ ■■■»■■" Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK. SOUTH END FOUNDRY, DUNBDTN. ' K3l ; GREAT SALE - OF — LINOLEUM *• OVER 100 PiITBKNS,TO CHOOSE LARGEST STOCK IN m jLI.N OXjJIL UM TOWN. - LINOLEUM (Jusb Arrived Direeb from Manufacturers, New Designs and Colours, KUGS, MATS, CARPETS, & (MATTINGS OF ALL KINDS Also a Large Consignment of Beautiful Brass and Iron Bedsteads, Just Arrived per S.S. Gothic. OALL EARLY AND SEOUHE A BARGAIN AT I. H. UNDRILL & C(VS FUENISHIIG WAREHOUSE, ASHBURTON. Note Address— TANCRED STREET, opposite Arcade, and next Building Society's, Offic * EASILY THE fttSl. *-^'» m — WH4T YOU WANT — AT this Season, when the Frost, Damp, and Cold come upon us with all their vigor, we feel that we sure m need of certain articles. Amongst these necessaries are - Blankets, Flannels, Sheetings, Quilts, Dreeseij, Capes, and many other articles which will be found m great variety and lowest prices at the SALVAGE COMPANY, Next Fletcher Bros. Ib would take too much space to enumerate the bargains we offer, but we would presa upon you the desirability of seeing for yourself. Its will be to your advantage to compare our goods and prices. SEEING IS BELIEVING, AND QUALITY IS THE TRUH TESI OF VALOI. Our Motto is the Nimble Shilling before the Slow Pound. YOU WANT BLANKETS — Now that's a line we can do wfm,. All wool Colonial Blankets, Single Bed, 14s lid a pair; double bed, 18a 13d a pair j White English Blankets, 8a lid, 9a lid, 10s 9d, 12a 6d, 14a lid, and 17a 6d. You oan'b beab this—Colored Blankets, 6s 6d, 8e 6d, 9a lid, 10s 6d, up to 22s 6d a pair; Colonial Flannels m Pink, Shetland and grey, from B|d a yard; heavy Union Shirtings, splendid value, at 7|d, B|d, 9|d, up ; 33in Striped Flannelettes, heavy twill, 3|i, 4£d, sfd, up. Tweed Dresses, dark colors, 4s 3d, 4s lid, Ss lid the dress, up. Everybody ia delighted with our value m Capes, latest style, and m all leading colors, selling fast at 8a 6d, 10s 6d, 12s 6d, and upward. Note the address and pay us a visit— SALVAGE COMPANY, EAST STREET, Next Fletcher Bros., Ashburton. New Zealand Insurance Coropany. ESTABLISHED*""! _ 185 9 CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. THE PBEMIIB A^D WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES— ££00,000. FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. ALSO,™ RISKS ON .GROWING CROPS) THRESHING MAOHINES, Ac, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST 9URRBNT UaTBS E..W HAN MSB AGENT, r



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The poor consumptive pale and ill, Had caught a sudden violent chill Distressing coughs had made him weak, While hectic flushes tiuged his cheek ; But what at last has made him strong, When after suffering so long, He now can damp and cold endure, He takea Win, E. Woods' Great Pepper mint Cure. ™rF°I . Children's Hacking CoTgH take v\ ooda Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6 and 2/6.