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‘Business Garis,

BANK OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Corner of Great George § Ning Streets,
Charlottetown.
President—lfox. Daninu Brenan.
Cashier—Winiiam Cunpanr, Esquire.
Discount Days—Mondays & ‘Thursdays,
Hours of Business—Fom 10 a.m, to 1 p.in,

from 2 p.m to 4 p.m.

UNION BANK.

Grofion St., Queen's Square, Charlottecown
President—Cuarres Parmer. Esqui
Cashier—JamEs ANDERSON, quire,

Discount Days—Wednesidiys & Saturdiys.

stours of Business—From 10 a.m to Lp im.,
from 2 p.m to 4pm,

SUMMERSIDE BANK.
ventral Street, Summerside, P. E. stand

wresident—Hon. Jonn R. Ganvixer,
Cashier—E, L. Lypianp, Esquire
Discount Days—Tuesdays and briduys.
Notes for Discount must be in before 11
o'clock on Discount days.
atours of Business—10 a.
from 2

THOMAS KELLY,
Barrister - at - Law

AND

NOTARY PUBLIC, &c.
SUMMERSIDE, - - - +P. E. ISLAND.

DR. J. LDER,
Graduate ol Bellevue Hospital,

Medical Gollege, dW.

Office in the residence of co of lev. r. DesBrisny, on
Witer Street—directly opposite the Estublisiiment
of J. L. Holman, Eeq.,

oP All lt promptly attended to.

wehiitiel her 15, 1868.

ee DR. JARVIS
Has Removed ITis Residence to the House
(lately occupied by Mr McKinlay)
next to Thomas Hunt’s, Bsq., St Eleanor's.
He miay be consulted every forenven at the
Detig Store of W. T. HUNT & Co. , Summer
side.
Bt. Eleanor May 18, 1868,

DRI. PRICK,
Physician & Surgeon,

Ovvrex—At the Summensip#t Drve Sronr,
next door to Bank, Central Street

SUMMERSIDE, oe ent de Be ISLAND.
“October 12, 1868,

m., to 1 p.m.
p. m., to 4 Me m,

Busines if Gar ds.

CARVELL BROTHERS,

AUCTIONEERS,
Commission Merchants,

And Generali Agents,
BANK BUILDING, Guay es
Charlotielown, - - - + =

WILLIAM BE ATISHUG)
Commission Merchant,

Auctioneer & General Agent,
WATER STREE ae
Summer side, ve

‘ Island

JOU! Melk AX
Gommission AMerchant
And Auctionerr,

COMMERCIAL HOTEL,
SUM VERSION icc Py, ISLAND

REFERENCES?
J. Bertram, Printer, Summerside, P, E, I.
J.D. McLuop, Merchant, Chartown, ©
Ar St. John, N. LB.

¢

“WILLIAM DODD,

Commission Merchant, |
And Aucticneer,

ibe! WwW. Oy HONG

ar
Tn a adterchants,
GENERAL AGENTS AND
AUCTIONEERS
SALESROOM AND OFFICE
Head of Queen's Wharf
(opposite the Store of Wim. ‘TP. Hunt

Summerside, P. E. Island.
April 2 2 1368 ay

J. H. ALLEN,
Commission Ae

And Dealer in Trovisions, &e.
NM AOR IS Di Sid) Te) iy i;
5t. John, N. B.
ba Gives personal attention to the Sale

and Purchase of every description of Goods,
May 9, 1868.

HANFORD BROTILERS, |
Successors to Hanford,
Commission Merchants,
And General Agents.
WNORTH APRKEL WHART,
SAINT JOHN, N. B.
Chas. Ui Thinford Fved.$.tManford
a British and Mercantile
NSURANCE COMPANY.

FIRE AND LIFE.
GATITAL: TWO MILLIONS,

cu OFPKICES +
G4 Princes Street, Edinburgh.
GL Threadneedle Street, London.

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Sterling.

ay

Risks taken daily, ia Town and Conntry, at
the office of the Agent, Readi dom
Building, Dore ester strect,
G. W. DeBLOTs,
Agent for P & Island,
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General
rlottetown, dime 20,

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MONUMENTS, TOMBS, G
. STONHS, Wc., We.
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stantly on hand.
Can furnish Gravestones and Monuments ata
less price than ablishment in
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xg’ OrpDERS ¢ t Barrran’s: Book
Store and at D, Exuan’s, Esg., Suimerside,

or sent to uy
A. W. ANDR
Point Du Chene, June 1th, 1s68.

CRAWFORD'S OTE

No, 9, King Squaro,
Sr. JOLIN, N. bb.
FANIIE subscriber having thoroughly refitted
and enlarged his HOTEL and STORK, is
now prepared to accommodate Permanentiand
Transient Boarders on tie most reasonable
terms.
ALSO,in connectionsa GROCERY STORE,
where every article required fur house use
may be had.

Ch

RAVE

KS,

J. ¢ ‘ AWFORD & SON,
Sept. 10, 1868.

FOUNTAIN “HOUSE,

Novilh side King Square,
(next to Park Hotel)

SZ: JOHN, N. B.

JAMES W. THOMPSON, - PROPRIETOR

VAL Proprietor of the above HOTEL tukes
this opportunity to return thanks for the

liberal patrouage hitherto received, and most

respectfully solicits a continuance of the

$ me.

This HOTEL is very pleasantly situated,

and commands a view ef King Square, and

other purts of the City.

In connection with the Hotel, is GOOD
STABLI and a careful Hostler in attend:
anee. Parties coming from Vrmee Edward

Island with horses will find this establishment
the most comfortable in the City, and a per-
son always at the Cars on their arriy

St. John, Sept. 10, 18(; 8. ly

ROCKLIN HOUSE,

Kent Street, Charlottetown,
SIMON D. FRASER, PROPRIETOR,

Permanent and Transient Boarders will
find the above House to give satisfaction,
Ch'town, June 13, 1868,

4 Island

TT ancanalined 1845.
NEW V YO RK

COMPANY,
Assets, Fanuary Ist, 1868,

Over Ten Million Dollars

Phi SLID. Js
MORRIS FRANKLIN, ESQ.,
Vice President and Actuary:
WILLIAM H. BEERS, Jr.
HEAD OFT.
General Agents for the Dominion of ©.
BURKE & SUMMERVILLE,

Iferald Buildings, Montreal,

The New. York
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Is ONE
OLDEST

OF TIE

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joa, having been chartered in
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ay of its existence,
nthe lives of more than

Mad Persons,
J00 to the families and
who hive deceased while
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Annual Ineome
EXCEEDS

Four Million Dollars.
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The instances are many within the experience of
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e will be pz

THE COMPANY DECLARES
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which 1 ant of cach Annnal
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while full provision is made for death occurs
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MEDICAL EXAMIMERS
Dr. MACKIESON, Dr. R. JOHNSON,
Agent for P. E. Island:

HENRY A, UARVIE.
ch’ town Nov an Issa,

ai The Canadas
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100 TS. 7.

imples of
plying to

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ICE HAMILTON, ONTARIO.

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IIALIE PAX, Nios

Tlonovary Directors:
The Hon Edvard Kenny,
The lon $. L. Shannon,
The Hon John W. Ritchie,
William Hare, Esq.
Adviser—W. J. Almon, Esq. M D
Agent—M B Almon, Junr.

fAINT JOHN. N.B.

Directors.

Jobn V. Thurgar, y-Revy Wm Scovil, AM
Alex. Jardine, Wsq-John Boyd, Esq
Charles Merritt, Dsq.

Medical Advisers—Drs. Warding & McLaren
Agent—James G Forbes,

HEAD OFF
Cay

Medical

Tlonovar:

The Terms and conditions of Assurance of
this old established Company, are as liberal
and unrestricted as those of other good com-
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the higher interest obtainable in Canada than
in Great Brits are lower than those of
British and American Offices.

Endowment Policies payable during life-
time of assured Policies payable during a
LIMITED NUMBER of years.

Liberal regulations as to foreign residence,
travel and occupation.

Acexts vor PB. EB. Isnanxp .
Charlottetown—W. D. Stewart,
Summerside—J. Bertram,

Medical Adviser. 1D). Been, M.D,

Tables of Rates for the more general forms

| of Life Assurance, and every information may

be obtained at any of the Agencies, which are
established on the Island,

J, W. MARLING,

General Agent,

October 29, 68 3m

LIFE INUSRANGE

CH 112 & 114 Broadway, N.Y.

panda ¢

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—POBTRY.

Vv E a Ss 0 8
WRITTEN BY THE LATE Mns, KELLY
DAYS BEVPORE HER DEATIL,
T ennnot leave those earthly scenes
To me made doubly dear,

By groups of Isv'd and loying ones,
Who fondly watch me here.

T cannot leave those true, true hearts,
O, Lord, thy child's life spare; .
Look pityingly upon me here
And grant my hunble pri

But ceuse my wenk and sinful heart !
Bow to thy Saviour’s will,

To Him whose voice thou hearest now-—

“ Deuce to the wayves'’—'' Be still 7

Be still in adoration mute,
Kneel to thy Pather,s Throne,
And bey the grace aud happiness
To enter thy Heavenly Home.
St. Jolin Nob.

M.E. XK.

Select diteratare,

ROSE TERRACE ; ;

on,
The Trail of the Serpent.

Continued,
Tobeyed, and seanned the features of
the gentleman pointed out with earetul
tention, He was perhaps cight-and-twen-
ty yenrs of age; tall and clog it in form,
with a gracelul iaculty of movement rarely
metwith in such perle ction, His free w
exceedingly handsome, rendered strib
by flns hing black eyes and jetty, hea ily:
marked oyeb rows, while the mouth. with
its curved Upper tips, bespoke the pride of
the possess Twas too mach ofa child,
however, to particularly notice all this at
the time; and, besides, how tame was any
man, just then, before that awtal green
curtain! I lowered my lorgnette at ‘Tast.
‘© Well, my lord 2?
“That gentleman is my son, Lord Ches-
may L introduce him to you?”
Ufelt surprised at this announe:

cinent,

being previously ignorant that the earthad
ason. T answered,—

«Justas your lordship pleases—if you
have mannint’s consent.”

“Thanks.”

Ile beckoned to Lord Chester, who nod-
ded a careless: acknowledgement, and
icisurely sauntered trom his box; present-
ly he joined us, and the introduction was
barely over ere the curtain rose again.
I drew Nae Mote ath when the act w
end dl hades the-bes during
progr vind ih tered to Lord Chester, who
Wi ted by my side.
not beantifa
achild’s enthusiastic
* Yes—and ate tole
answered, carelessly, bis pie
eyes looking allover me, or
thought so, so much did hi
seem to take in, ** But one
of such things, you know,

” T asked him, with
FCTNOSS,

t least, |
an glance
siupt to tire
This is your

first visit toa theatre,”

ae ve ”

«| judged so. Ihave been agreeably
entertained by the yarious expressions of
your free.”

And did you prefer that to watching
the play? Is it possible that one can ever
tire ot this fairy Jand 2?
“ Not only possible,” he returned,

smil

ing gravely, *! but an established fiet, 1
anvatraid, Upity that our plea s

so soon lose Zest and novelty! Phere’s
nothing new in the world, and lite itselfis
vbore when one has lived out halt of his
: Hotted years.
T looked the speaker in. surprise, as-
tonished to hear one who seemed to pos
co many of earth’s best gilts speak in
such a manner; but Edid not know how
toanswer him, therefore leaned forward to
survey the now crowded house, encounters
ing IL didso, a dreadtul array of lorg-
nettes directed steacily towards my box,
I shrank back into the shadow in dismay,
A great many people are gazing at
your lordship.” Esaid to my companion,
“Do you not think it appears rather rade
and ill-bred to make so marked aw display
of attention 2”
A rudeness
mains a ruden
but you nists
itis not I,”
“Who then?” Tasked in surprise.

* Most ladies would have no diticalty in
divining, Miss Melville, particularly when
young and beautiful, Ttis yourselt!?
Impossib! Who would notice
nificant, plain little girl like me?
You are either mistaken, my lord, or try-
ing to fatter,’

“Why do you consider yourself plain 2”
he asked.

“My glass always tells me so; and Miss
Evans says Dam not a bit pretty, like

se

sanctioned by custom re-
no longer, Yh returned,
ke the objec cb ‘of attraction ;

matin ul tells me to thank God for it
—which is asking alittle too much, T think.

tor few people a
they’re ugly—don? t you think so}
"Well, it would reqnire considerable
Christianity, I should judge,” he answe
ed, amusedly.  ‘* Whoisthis
“ ALy governess, and a very
“ Benutilul, probably 2?”
Treflected a moment, disliking to say
aught of my governess which would sound
ill natured,
No,” We

e good enongh to be glad
on

thoughtfully replied, ‘1

think not. She is very, very dark, you
see, and weirs green § c sol do

not think we can ys

TT should judge not. ill you tell her
for me that Lionel Chester thinks her sys-
tema wrong one? There are some na-
tures which require constant praise and ap-
probation to produce a neeessary amount
ot self/esteem; yours is one ot these. |
faney; and you ave too beattilul, Miss
Melville, to be allowed to think yoursell
plain. Will you tell her this?”

My tace burned, and L answered in dire
contusion,

* Decidedly not, my lord; consider the
vanity of sucha proceeding ! And it is not
true, Pm sure.
me—ah ! the curtain rises
ull it fall
1 seareely seemed to breathe during the
next half hour; it was the act in which
Juliet res solves to take the position, and

ain! Farewell

A FEW

s;groomein plat

Indeed, you must excuse |

acting arose to grandeur; her! the garden, and display your flowers for
en of mingled lear, courage and/his admiration. You will dine with us,
liv alternately thrilled, inspired and | Lionel?”
appalled me, Lalmost gasped tor breath! ** With pleasure.”
when she shrieked out the words— “Then adieu till four,
* Andinthisrage, with some great kinsman’s bone, Lillian’s care.”
As with a clab, dash out my desperate brains!" | Te bowed, offered me his arm, and wa
and, as the curtain fell, sank back in my | left the room,
seat, trembling with the excitementunder; Once freed from mamma's half-contem-
wiiteli [iad labored (uous observation I knew no further re-
Five fall minutes must bave passed be-;stvaint, Tconducted Lord Chester throug-
fore Lremembered 1 was not alone, 1) out the limits of Rose Terra chatting
turned, half ashamed, half penitent, tojfreely the while and. listened admivingly
Lord Chester, lwhen h kindly talked to me. He was
“T have been meditating }very grave, on the whole, smiling but
; “by what me: should re- seldom, although exceedingly witty in
mind Miss Melville of my existence.” conversation, aid though Twas afraid of
“Tow rude you must think me! Tt is;him at fist, fear wus soon lust in ad-
the faultofthe play! Pray donot consider tiration,
yourself bound to remain with sy dull al The Earl of Malmbury also dined wath
companion,” us, and then we all went to the theatre
* But if to sts tin; Salle shook her head a little when
i mine as well. Still] tran to give her good-even, but I silenced
you must find it very dullhere, and Ishall | Ht outspo en objections with a bappy
not be vexed if you seek pleasanter socie- and darted away.
ty. ” Shea that day forth [was no more lonely,
*Then itis to you a matter of indiffer. | and gradually-—imperceptibly—my_ child-
ence whether remain or not, I presume 2” lpod fell behind me and my womanhood
Feeling that a trathtul reply to this) Was no longer io the future.

I leave you in

said he,

question would) border on rudeness, 1| Lord Chester, ov Lionel, as he taught
hesitated, me to call him, visited Rose ‘Terrace is
“Loam wailing for an answer, Miss) frequently as did his lordly father, = At

Melville.” jiirst mami made me quite unhappy by
“Which T would rather not give, ifyou ber constant ridienle and. raillery, but
please, my lord,? L said, tinidly, yutite dis-| ater awhile, she seemed to look upon my
concerted at this turn of tie conversation. Pee vate vt compl ae
* You have given it, even now,” he said, ** Lillian,” she said to me one day, ‘tif
a trifle tate The curtain rises; Chester ever makes you an. offer, do not
again; pray do not allow me to distract | | be foolish enough to refuse it.”
your attention,” IT wasia her room at the time,
Too childish and inditvrent to eave for| With my embroidery,
his displeasure, L immedi: ttely turned to-| hotly.
wards the stuge, not realizing how my] Au offer, mamma?
words hid offended the vanity ob the court: | of sucha thin ay
ed man ofthe world, And finally the play | “Then dream of it henceforth, as it is
eine Lo an ent. jan event L daily expect,” she said eurtly,
“Ttis your mamma's wish that T wait) And do you really think that Lord
upon you to your carriage,” Lord Chester’ Chester, who is so handsome and courted,
said, as hearranged aheavy shawl around | and might choose a any lady in the Jand,
my shoulders, *¢ ‘Tlave | your permission | would wed with an insignificant nobody
: M iu ee nk amina accompany me?) 1) like my ET Naas breathlessly.
asked, dolefally. She looked at me hard, tor a moment
‘No; av previons engagement detains | with a pe expression crossing her
her in the eity. You will return to Rose jlovely face, ‘Then she gave vent to a
Terrace in your own carriage. I did not! | very scorntul laugh,
ask if you would remain to ‘the ballet?” | 0 inimaculate innocence! Go to your

*O no—nothing more after that last | wurse, child! She, perhaps, will enlighten
grand scene, 1 will go home,” you.”

Somewhat to my surprise Lord Chester} But Sallie did not, and T never knew
rode home withme. Tteltqnite ashamed, | what mamma meant till long weeks after-
afterward, when remembering how much | ward,

Ttalked to him; Tam cure he knew ol} Aud Lionel's attentions increased rather
every ineident which had occurred during | inan diminished: he was with me cott«
iny lifetime before we reached our destin | jst AA LLRHLE AT OC AAD RORUT in my daily
Yon, Tle did not secin to mind it, how-| wiik 2 rides ie an auiletar Me m
ever, so T chatted on; and when we reach \' . yan oper rm he wi n ny

od R Lenace The aati i \s de. At theat
ed Roso Terrace, and he parted with me | riinfal attendant, and to this fact T attr
on the broad stone steps leading to

vite the puted much of the attention which at these
principle entranee, with the coue imanand [datier places, was bestowed apon me
! who opened tl rae ie et mice ie But Lord Chester refused to introduce mu
1g 01 1 Je Goon, hoe stooped CO KISS! igany of his friends who aske} that favor
me good night, probably thinking what a} ie his he inds; why, I did not know; he

le it Nad a da ae ho reasons; [was content with his
OF USE HO MIG sion and submitted to it

! Why note? Hewas so briiliant so handsome, so
“Because Nurse Sally thinks it }tulented! And Twasso ionely—so young !
proper; Pima young lady now, s ays, | [le never spoke one word of love, but
ond must not allow gentlemen to kiss ine | $°V° him my whol heart, and lived only
any more,’ in his presence. When alone my heart

Tenn but commend her wisdom,” he | sickened within me as I thought how little
gravely replied; but halt smile. lurked | Twas needed to complete the happiness
around the corners of his mouth, *\Well, of this proud, splendid man, but when witht

him L torgot everything but joy.

then, give me yout hand in farewell, Miss A .
Melville. Thi ae valle Goll night.” | At last he left London for'a'short time,

occupied
My face flushed

Thave not dreamed

my lord,” :

* Good night.” jand [ was left to the old-life again ; schoot
And Tlefthin to enter the open doorof | —stucly ae gossip—maminv’s cool

vility. Av
riding—m
panied my w:
life in whieh L
revolted with ¢

Igar groom wis my escort
overness or Sallie accom-
And from the peaceful
Lonce found all iny joy C
gust, and yearned with wt
{sickening yearning, tor the one presence
| which would bring back wy truthful hap-
|

|

iny home, there to forget even his. exist-
ence as T detailed to “Sallie, in glowing
terma all Pcould remember of * Romeo
and Juliet.”

Poor Sallie! What a martyr to my
tongue she must have been!

“TER IV.

CHAP TI
Teould searecly await mamma's sum-
so cager

moning bell the next: morning,

piness.
‘Tt is absolutely a truth that Lillian is
ining. Halbert,” s:

d mau, one morm-

was L to pour forth my homage to. her | Ms to the earl, who had surprised our
tulents and beauty. She listened to me | usual morning fete-a-tete, “What shall
with a halfsmile, uttered a few gracefal | we do with her?

»0 ite phrases in acknowledgment, Ile gave me a glance which brought the
then bade me run and amuse myselt j hot blood to my very temples.

1 withdrew, mortilied and dampens ay “Take her to the theatre to-night,
ardor, realizing how little to her, satiated | let her come to the
with the world’s spr lise, was my inexperi- |; said, brusquely. ** Wail you be content
enced adin It was evident that | with my escort, Lily-bell? ‘To be sure [
she considered me a child, and would not) cannot boast the attractions of a young—"
allow my increasing: y to bear mneinto) pat, my lord! Don't tease the child!”
womanhood. She had said Ran away | interrupted mamma, for once taking coms
to yout play, as she would | jccsion on my embarrassment. “Coma
have spoken ten years before, and TL telt lto ine inan hour, Lillian, tor advice about
| your dres

hurt and w rong ad.
I went to Sallie, alteran aimlessly spentin \
', for consolation. Mama hac ave | So T went to the theatre, solely against
my will, for the carl’s tiresome conversn-
tion was alw a punishment to me.

rs that my wardrobe should be re
furnished, and Sallie was busily laying | 5! ; N
; ae a hey had ay d me in pale pinky and

and

and
supper alterwards,” ho

aside my old dresses, ‘ .
“You sve bairn she said, you must | ough at first I felt extremely doubtful as
’ ’ E
wear long frocks alter this, and these short | ' the success of its enee t—ny yellow hair

was alwe

uppermost in my mind—his

ones will be no good to you, You had

better give some of the commonest to lor WY Ha Ai Seas OG ie : Hall
Parmer Brown's good wile; they have a well, and was worthy to bu my mother's

large family of growing girls, and will; | daughter, i
be thanklal for them, ‘The dame will be; Mamma played * Portia,” and won now
here this aternoon, with the butter and jlanrels from the public—new love and ad-
uggs, so you might set some by for her”, miration from her ehild, I remained for
T gladly assented, and thus found. plea- ithe ballet, and after: that uu as joined
sant occupation for the rest of the morn. | U8) 8) dwe (toVG to the Earl of Malms-
ing. ‘Then mamma, who had returned | in town residence I think we must
early from the city, summoned me to her | ntered the building by a back ens
neue This was a yoom which | it anee, for, after alighting from the cars
was seldom admitted; mamma received | Hee, We er seed a narrow, paved court
hono within its cozy precinets save ay Fyard, “and entered: a dimly-lighted ball.
few intimates; the Earl of Malmsbury wits thence to a steep fetes ; at the head of
one of those, and lounged away many | this was a heavy door, leading into an ante
hours in that luxurious” retreats and ‘1 | Chamber where several servants lounged,
judged that Lord Chester, whom L found | 08t Who rose, on ont entrance, to relieve
Vihere on entering, owed his passport to | 43 of our wraps. Then the doors on the
the fact that he was his father’s son. F opposite side of the chamber were thrown
Ilis lordship advaneed to meet me and) jopen, and we entered the most luxurious
led me to a chair by his side, Lo had | tite of rooms Thad ever sven.
come to Rose ‘Terrace expressly to soe me, | T uttered a cry of pleasure as T caught
he said, and Timust devote myselt to the | sight of the exquisite paintings and stata.
amusement. Unaecustomed to such at: | and the costly trifles of Uijouterie
tention, Twas at first shy and embar | ywhere seattercd aronnd with a prodis
sed, and mama’s halfemerry, half-s¢ tic | gal hand. The ¢ partments were three in
vidicule of his absurd whim, as she termed | :umber, and divided ea h from the other
it, did not add to myselt-possession, | by pillars of Italian marble; atthe extreme
And so Lord Chester, notwithsty NAH end of the further one a table was spread
his numerous conquests among the fait, | aud busy servants were noiselessly fitting
secks in the nursery for beauty? she said. ‘hither and thithes with varions articles of
* Why did you once wear wild roses in| refreshinent. ‘Towards this table mamma
your ha, Mary gucrite, in prelerence tothe lumediately walked, and gave some direo-
choice exotics plac ed at your disposal?" | tions to ope of the men, who boWed sub«
She laughed slightly and mirthle ssly, |mnissively, But [am confident that he ex-
| © Eunderatand the application, bat will) che anged a derisive glance with one of pt
not admit the paralell. L never admired | fe Hows when she turned away, though I
bread-and-butter beaaty! However, that | knew not why he should, and telt insulted
is your affair,” She turned suddenly to me. jon her behalt,
** Lilliad, you may take his lordship into] (To be Continued.)

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