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THE LION'S WHELP A Story of Cromwell's Tim DV AMELIA Author f 'The Dow of Ortnj Ribbon. !. Thou and tho Olhor On." "The MI4 of Maiden Lane. Etc. (CVpnuliC. l'tft. by IKmIJ. llrad & . CHAPTER IX. (Continued.) -This Is all wry Am Indeed." said Mra. Swaffham. almost AecplnK In her an ht, "hut you need not praise this man to me. lie linn slain the Kin of Knjclancl, and turned out the I'ngllsh Parliament, aud pray what next? He will make himself Kim: and Kllabeth Cromwell (juccu. Hhall sveV Indeed clown to them? Not 1. for one." "Jto at peace. Martha. Hftid flen. tJvArfhain. "here are things to consid er of far greater ini'tort than tho Cromwell women. How the nation all) take thin afT.ilr remains to he 'Jl look f(ir iiieaHiireK-iirf wrath and vaJn babble, and threat hoard far .and 'Aide." aid Doctor Verity. "The peoplo have h,n given what they wanted, and twenty to one they will now nay-nay all they havf roared for. That would ho like the rent of their v. ays." For once Doc-tor Verity wo wrong. Thin masterstroke of Cromwell' went straight to the heart or tendon. "Not a dog harked against It," uaid Cromwell to his frlfiid. and ho wan to all InteiitK and purpose right. Those who railed it 'usurpation" con fessed that It wa nu usurpation of capability. In placo of one of incapa bility. CHAPTER X. Rupert and Cluny. When tho Jever arrived in Pari. Ibey went Iniinedlalely to the bountiful Hotel do Krausar, which .Sir Thomas had rented for their rohldeiu'v while in tho city. One afternoon Matilda hlood at a svlndow watching the crowds pusnln' Snc-fiantly. To tho right was tho ralaeo of tho ureal King IxhiIh, uud not far away the palace of hi Mini Jien.ee , tho groat Cardinal Mararin. She was dressed for her lover, and waiting his arrival, her turn I Aching from her watching eye, her whole 'Take your life sweet body at attention. When to or dinary iir there would have been othlng to give notice. Matilda heard a step. She let Jane's letter drop to her feet and Mood facing the door with hand dropped and lightly clasped. A moment later the footsteps were very distinct: they were ascending the tUalrway quickly, peremptorily. A per fectly ravishing light upread Itself over Matilda's face. Then the door flew open and Prince Uuport entered: -entered." however, being too email a word, for with tho opening of the door he was on hi knes at Matilda's feet, his arms were round her waist, t,he had bent her face to his. they were both near to weeping and knew It not, for love mufct weep when it anatrhes from Bonie hard Fate's con trol the hours that year have sighed for. rtupert loved Matilda. All the glory and the rorrow of his youth were in that love, and as ho knelt al her feet in his prlnrely. notdlerly splendor there was nothing lacking In tho picture of romantic devotion. "Adorable, ravish ing Mata!" he cried, "at your foot I am paid for my life' misery." And Matilda leaned toward him till their Iiandfc me faces touched, and Uuport could look love Into her eyes. soft and languishing with an equal affec tion. For a little while their conversation was purely personal, but their own Interests were mi blent with public affairs that It was not iosiblo to separate them for any length of time. "We have sold all our cargoes." he Raid triumphantly, "in spite of old Cromwell's remonstrances. What can Cromwell do? Will he go to war with France for a merchant's loll of lad ing?" "I will tell you aomethlng. Uuport. I tad a letter to-day from my friend. Mistress Jane Kwaffham. . Hhe say her lover, !rd Cluny Neville,, must he In Paris about this time, and that ho will call on me. He is on Crom well's business; there is no' doubt of tf . "What Is th appearance of Neville? I think I saw him this moraine- E. DARR. Coiiipt.nr. Alt ii(hl rwrvv.O Then Matilda described tho young lord, und the particularity of hor knowledge regarding his eyes and hatr and voice and manner did not plea-' Prince Uuport. "A very haughty youth." said Hu-port- when tho conversation was ie umed. "Ho wuh with the Cardinal this morning. And now I begin to remember hU business was such an in a manner concerns it. 'Twas alxnit a merchant ship which that old farmer on King Charles' throne wants pay ment for. My men took it in fair flt;ht, and 'lU against all m-age to give back kpolls." Tliey talked of those things until Ituporf engagements colled him away, then they roxe. and leaning to ward each other, walked slowly down the long Hplcndld room together Sho wont then'to And her uncle and nunt. Hut ho quickly noticed In them an air of auilety ami gloom, and it annoyed her. 'is anything particularly wrong, nunt? Have I boon making 'nie trouble again?" "Sir Thomas I very unhappy, niece. Ho has heard nws that frightens him. and wo are longing to bo in tho peace and safety of our own homo." "You are going to loso a little gold, and ho you aro wretched, and must go to tho Clty-of t he-Miserable." "1 nm not going to lose a penny." W.'ll. then?" 'There may he tpmble because of this very thing, and I elo not want to bo in Pari with the two women 1 love letter than myself it Cromwell and Mnaiin come to blows. I might ! taken from yon. I should very likely ho. bent to tho llaIll; you would not wish that. Matilda?" "Hoar uncle, shall wo not return by The Hague?" "N. Kurd Nevilfe has promUod to do my business there. It is only a matter of collecting u thousand pounds from my merchant: but no I going to take c narge of your aunt' Jewels, and from my hand." you had better trust yours alo with him " "I will not trust anything 1 possess to Ixrd Neville. Nothing!" "It Is enough." answered Iady Jev ery. "Matilda cannot wish to put in danger your liberty or llfp." "My napplness is of less conse quence, aunt." Certainly It Is;" and there was such an air of finality In Lady Jev ery's voice that Matilda rose and went to her own apartments to continue her complaints. This she did with passionate fooling In a letter to Prince Uuport. in which she expressed w.w out stint her hatred of Lord Neville and her deslte for his punlsornent. Uuport was well inclined to honor her wish. He had seeu the young Com monwealth messenger, and his hand some person and patrician manner had glvcu him' a moment' envious look back to tho days when he also had boon young aud hopeful and full of faith In his own great future. Ho had not long to wait for an opportunity to meet Neville. While bo was playing billiards the following afternoon with the Puke of York, his equerry arrived at tho Palais Uoyalo with hi horre. NcvU!e t.g, taken the nc rthern re ad out of tho c ity, and it was presumably the homeward road. Uup--rt followed quickly, but Neville was a swift, steady rider, and he was not overtaken till twenty miles hac. been covered, and the. daylight was nearly ojt in tho radiance of the full moon. Uuport put spurs to his horse, passed Neville at a swift gallop, then suddenly wheeling, came at a rush towards him, catching his bridle as they met. "You will alight. I have a quarrel to settle with you." "On wnat ground?" "Say it is on the ground of your mistress. I am I'arl de Wick's friend. "I will not fight on such pretense My mistress would deny me, If I did "Flrht for your nonortnen.' Neville laughed. I Htiow better. And before what you rail Honor, I put Duty.' "Ten fight for the papers and money In your possession. I want them." "Ha! I thought ho. You aro a rob ber, It seems. Put 1 warn you that I am a good swordsman." "Heaven and bil! What do I cure? If you do not alight at once,' I will slay your horsa. You shall fight me, hero and sow, with or without, pre tense." Then Neville flunc himself from his hors and tied tho animal to a tree. Uuport did likewise, and the two men rapidly removed such of their gar ments as would Interfere with their bloody play. They were In a lonely re ad, partially hhadod with great trees. Not a human habitation was visible, and there were no teconds to nee Jus tice done In the fight," cr L..will, help after it. If help was needed. Hut at this ilmo tho lack of recognized for malities was no Impediment to tho duel. Ucpcrt quickly found that he had met hi match. Neville left him not a mcment's breathing space, but never followed up his attacks, until at last Uuport called out Insolently. "When aro you going to kill mo: Tho angry Impatience of the inquiry probubly induced a moment's careless ness, and Uuport did not notice that in tho struggto their ground had Insen sibly boon changed, and Neville now stood directly In front of a largo tree. Not heeding the Impediment, Uuport made a fierce thrust with the point of his sword, which Neville evaded by a vault to one side, so that Uuitert' sword striking the tree, sprang from his baud at the Impact. As It fell to the ground. Neville reached It first, and placed his foot upon It. Uuport ste.od still and bowed gravely. H w:n at Neville's mercy, uud ho Indi cated his knowledge of this lac t by tho prouu stlllnosH of his attitude. "It waj an aecldert." said Neville. ' and an accident is Cod's part In any affair. Take your life from my hand. I have no will to wish your death " Ho offered his i.iuid us ho sjioke, au l Uuport took it frankly, answering: " Tin no disgrace to take life from or.o so gallant und ge-nerous. and I am glad that I can repay inc favor of your clemency:" then ho almost whis pered In Cluny' ear three words, and tho young man smarted visibly, aud with groat haste unllM hi horse. "Wo would bettor change horses." said Uupirt: "mine Is a IJ .rb, swilt as tho wind." Hut Cluny could nor make the change proposed wlthot.t some delay, his papers and Je-wols lin bestowed In hli sa.l. lie linings. So with a good wish tho two me'ii parted, and there waa no unger bet wen-n them admira tion and good will had tnke-n its plac e Neville hastone-d forward, as ho had boon advised, and Uupcrt returned to Paris. 11" knew Matilda was expect ing him. and ho pictured to himself hor disappointment and anxiety at his nun nppoarane e. Yet he was physically exhausted, and us soon as ho threw himself mum a couch he forgot all hli weariness and all his anxieties !c a eep sleep. F.arly next morning ho went to Ma tilda. "How could you see cruelly disap point mo?" she cried. "ou ueo new that our time I nearly gone; Ir. lew hours wo must part, perhaps for- ever. My dearest, loveliest Mata. I was about your pleasure. I was following Lord Neville, and he te eik me furvutr than I expected." "Lord Neville again! The man li an incubus! Why did you follow him? ' "You wished me to give him a les son. He was going homeward. I hai to ride last night, or let him escape. My my tre'th. I had only your plcasura In mind." "Oh. but tho price paid was too great! I had to give up your society for hours. That is a loss I shall mourn to the end of my life. I hop.v, then, that you killed htm. Nothing less will sufllce for it." "I was out of fortune, as 1 alwayi am. I had an acrident. and was at hi mercy. He gave mo my llfo. (To bo contlnucel.) WOES OF TELEPHONE GIRLS. Work at High Pressure Robs Then of Vitality. "Nervous persons need not apply," Is an admonition which should be heeded by all girls who are seeking positions as telephone operators. The biblical phrase, "Many are called, but few are chosen," Is especially ap plies lo to those who are ambitious to respond to the "Hello" of the tele phone subscriber. Not one applicant In five Is able to stand the strain, and no class of women who earn their living has the record for fainting that has boon won by tho "ohon girls. Tho girls work at high pressure and this robs them of vitality. Hut tho blustering male subscriber or, more frequently, the chance pa tron Is responsible for mest of the hysterics at the switchboard. Tho girls take a complaint seriously. It I a reflection on the service they render and they cannot always pas It by as a Juke. In spite of the num ber of telephones In use In New York, there is hardly an Irascible patron who is not known to the whole force. A girl answers the call of such a man with misgiving, and more than one operator has been taken away fnun her post unconscious while the brute at tho other end of the lln was urlng his spleen into the 'phono. Carries Religion With Him. I'M win S. Uobblns. a manufacturer and business man. who has manifold Interests to demand his attention, at his home in (ircystone. Conn., trends very Sunday evening of his life In addressing religious gatherings In the particular city where his business pursuits take him. LIVE STOCK V'"' V k.lA2.'-r American Royal Live Stock Show. From the Farmers' Uevlew: The American Uoyal Live Stock Show to be held at Kansas City, Mo., next Oc tober will be much more comprehen sive than any live stock uhow evef before held In that city. At a meelln of the executive committee April 2, H was decided to admit the 3ep brew era and breeders of draft und coaca horses to the show. This will insure a larger variety of purebred animals than was ever shown here before. Thero will be Hereford, Shorthorn, Calloway and Angus cattle, at leastfourbreedsof swine, four or flvo breeds of sheep, Angora goats, and several breeds of draft and coach horse. The show will be held at tho Btock yards October 19 21 inclusive. Prizes aggregating 123,000 will be offered, and It is ex pected that a number of special prizes will be added. At the meeting it was decided that tho sale of Gallo ways would te held on Tuesday, Alser-deon-Angus on Wednesday, Herefords on Thursday and Shorthorns on Fri day. It was also decided to offer the prizes donated by the Kansas City Stock Yards Company, aggregating $2, t00, for exhibits of grade feeders, to be divided equally among the four breeds. Range-bred feeders will not compe te with corn fed animals. It was recommended that the 'JSth meri dian be adopted by the several breeds us the divldlug line between the range bred rattle and the native corn fed cat tle. The directors of the show were unanimous in Inviting the swine breed era to participate in the show. Swine nssoclatlons that wii-h to enter the tdiow must siguify their Intention to do i-o by July 1. It I practically se t tled that the Ilorkshlre. Poland China. Duroe-Jersey and Ohio Chester White associations will participate, llreeders of coai h and draft horses have tlgnl tied their desire to enter the show, ami have j;i von assurances that they will make a largo exhibit. One firm of breeders and Importers of draft horses has expressed its Intention of entering CO animal. Those who attended tho meeting of April 2 were: C. K. Leon ard, llellalr. Mo., president; T. J. Wornall. Liberty. Mo., secretary and treasurer: Charles R. Thomas, Chi cago, general manager; 11. O. Cowan. Springfield. Ill; W. C. McCavock. ML I'nlaskt. III.; and Ceorge Stvvenson. Jr.. WatTvllle. Kan., member Z e. utlve committee; Kugenc Rust, gen eral n.anage-r, and W. H. Weeks, gen eral ug.-nt of the Kanras City Stock Yards Company; W. T. Mclntire, sec retary of the American Angora float llreeders' Association; and John M. Hazelton. In charge ot tho publicity department of tho show. Jno. M. Hazelton. The Nubian Goat. The Nubian goat is larger by half than tho common species, and many who aro unfamiliar with it take it at first glanco for a horse, says George F. Thompson, In his book on "An gora Goat liaising." Helow the top of tho head tho forehead rises so as to form a conical prominence, then sinks toward the nosa until the nos trils are In an actual depression. Thu lower Jaw protrudes beyond the up per, anI tho teeth oftentimes ex tend alsivo tho nostrils. The ears aro flat, long, largv and pendant. Some times, however, an individual is found with ears short, straight and pointed. Thero Is an entire absence of beard. The females havo no horns. Those of the male arc flat and short and 111 upon the back of tho head. Midway tho horns are curved from within ft without. Tho udder is deeply Indented, so in to form two very distinct lobes. The teats aro situated, as In all species, upon the lower part of the udder, but In this breed upon the outsldo and be low. The eyes aro very large and lie flat In the head do not protrude. The hair Is usually quite long, deep brown or black, and quite fine. There Is no odor connected with this breed. It Is an exceedingly prolific animal, having been known to give birth to aa many as 11 kids In one year. No member of the goat family is more gentle. This breed Is very sensitive to the cold, apparently being unable to withstand oven a slight dgrcc. This necessi tates a warm bam or goat house. Thoy.should never be sent to pasture when thero Is frost. Wo aro in formed that tho slightest cold pro duce abortion. They are good milk producers, yielding from four to six quarts per day. Sheep Shearing Festival. On Friday. April 17. 1D)3, thrro will Ixi held at the Ohio State University at Columbus, in connection with the Department of Agriculture, a sheep shearing ferttval. The purpose of this is purely educational. Sheep shearing machines will ho exhibited and used, and there will be both expert and amateur exhibitions of shearing by machine and with hand shears. A quantity of sheep have loen provided for this purpose, and every effort will be made to make the day one of profit and pleasure to those who may be able to be present. A fund of money hat been provided for the prize competi tions, so that there will bet opccial 1 1 rentivea to take part in the conte i. It Is hoped that there will be a Ilvdy participation In these contesta, Tbct wishing to take part, will ct ' favr t by so Informing C. 8. Plumb, Ohio State University, Columbus, that they I may be enrolled for the competition. The First Caird. canard means 111 French ft duck; In Kngltsh it has come to mean a hoax or fa'.rlcated newspaper story. Its origin is amusing. About fifty years ago a French Journalist con tributed to the French press an ex periment of which ho declared him self to have been tho author. Twenty ducks wcro placed together, and one of thorn, having been cut up Into very small pieces, was gluttonously gobbled up by tho other nineteen. An other bird was then sacrificed for tho remainder, and so on, until one duck was left, which thus contained In its Inside the other nineteen. This the Journalist ate. The story caught on, and was copied Into all the newspa pers of P.urope. And thus the "canard" became immortalized. A Spider Farm. Near Philadelphia Pierre Gran talre, an old Frenchman, has estab lished what Is probably the onl spider farm In the world. An ac cumulation of spider' webs around wine bottles Is 'supposed to present that indisputable evidenco of age whu i adds so much to the value of wine. Grantalro cultivates only the most abundant websplnners of tho spider species, and sells them to un scrupulous wine dealers at something like half a guinea a hundred. Hy their aid they are able to obtain Ihe effects of twenty years of storage. The other Indications of ag. 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