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CHAPTER '
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The Lady of the Hidden Face.
Nvxt mornlii}' at ten, the door boy
at bis lodgings informed .faok that a
lady was waiting to see him in the
parlor. The lady was deeply veiled.
Khe did not speak, hut arose as he
entered the room and handed him a
Dote. Sin* was tall and erect with a
fine carriage. Her silence -was impres
sive, her costume admirable.
The note in a script unfamiliar to
the young man was as follows:
"You will find Margaret waiting In
a coach at /leven today at the corner
•f Harley wtreet and. Twickenham
»oud.” \
The veiled lady walked to thejdobr
and turned jind stood looking at him.
Her attitude said clearly: "Well,
what is your answer?"
“I will be there at ehevefr," said the
young man.
The veiled lady nodded, as ij to indi
cate that her mission was ended, and
* ithdrew.
.lack was thrilled by the infortna
lion, hut wondered why It was so
nrapped in mystery. Not ten minutes
had passed after the departure of the
veiled lady when a messenger came
with a note from Sir Menjamin Hare.
In a cordial tone, it invited Jack to
breakfast at the Almack club at
twelve thirty. 'Hie young man re
turned his acceptance by the same
messenger, and in his best morning
•tilt went to meet Margaret. A cab
conveyed hiiti to the 'corner named
There was the coach with shades
drawn low, waiting. A footman stood
’ near it. The dooc_was opened and he
■aw Margaret looking out at him and
■baking her hand.
“You s(*e what a sly thing I am!"
■he said when, the greetings over, he
■at by lier side and the coach was
moving. “A London girl knows how
to get her way. She is terribly wise,
Jack.” v
"Hut, tell me, who was the veiled 1
lady?"
"A go-between. She makes her liv
ing that -way. She Is wise, discreet
end reliable. There is employment for
many such In this wicked city. I feel
disgraced, Jack. I hope you will not
think that I am accustomed to dark
and secret ways. This has worried
and distressed me, hut I had to see
you."
“And I was longing for a look at
you,” he said.
"I was sure you would not know
kow to pull these ropes of intrigue.
1 have heard all about them. I could
at help that, you know, and be a
young lady who is quite alive." ’ ,
“Our time Is short and I have much
to say," said Jack. “I am to break
fast with your father at the Almack
club at twelve thirty."
She flapped her hands and said,
with laughing face, "I knew he'
would ask you!"
“Margaret, I want . to take you 'to
America with the approval of your
father, if possible, and without it, if
necessary.
"I think you will get his approval,"
■aid the girl with enthusiasm. "He
has heard all about the duel. He says
every one he met, of the court party,
last evening, was speaking of it. i
They agree that the old general |
needetf that lesson. Jack, how proud i
1 am of you!" ’ ( (
She pressed his , hum! in both of,
hers.
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‘I couldn't help knowing how. to !
emlnenr peJTptac' TTie~h!u8tering talk the plagues of Kgypt,”. said Franklin,
of the general excities no sympathy when the young man was admitted,
Imre. In London, strangers are . not to ids office. "My gout is gone and I
likely.to ho treated as you were." J am in good spirits In spite Of your ad-
"If I did not believe that I onld
be leaving it," said Jack. "I s' <uild
not like to take up dueling for an
amusement, as some men have done In
France.”
"Yon are a well-built man Inside and
out," Sir Rcnjumin answered. * "You
might have a great future In Eng'and.
I speak advlsedjy." ”
Their talk Inql taken a turn cpilte
unexpected. It flattered the young
man. He blushed and answered:
"Sir Henjamln, I have no great faith
in' mv talents.’*
“On terms which I would call easy,
you could have fame, honor and riches,
I would say."
“At present I want only your daugh-
self content with what may naturatty ^ may not save the patient
come to me."
% "And let me name the • terms on
which I should he glad to welcome
you to my family."
"What are the terms?"
"Loyalty to your king and a will to
understand and assist his plans."
"I could not follow him unless he
will change his plans."
The baronet put down ids fork and
looked up at tiie young man. “Do you
really mean what you say?" he de
manded. “Is It so difficult for'you to
do yiour duty as a lirltish subject?"
"Sir Benjamin, always I have been
taught that it Is the duty of a British
subject to resist oppression. The plans
of the king are oppressive. I cannot
fall in with them. I love Margaret as
I love my life, hut I must keep myself
worthy of tier. If I could think so
well of my conduct, ft is because I
have principles that are inviolable."
"At least I hope you would promise-
me not to take up arms against the
king."
“Blease don’t ask me to do that. It
would grieve me to fight against Eng
land. I hope it may never he, but.
I would rather tight than submit to
tyranny."
The baronet made no reply to this
declaration so firmly made. A new
look came into his face. Indignation
and resentment were there, hut he did
venture."
" And 1 suppose you will scold me for
•h • adventure."
"You will scold yourself when the
consequences have a’rrived. They will be
sure to give you a spanking. The deed
is done, and weUlTone.' On the whole
I think It has been good for the cause,
hut had for you."
"Why?"
“You may have to run ofn of Eng
land to save your neck and the face
of the king. He was there. I believe?"
"Yes, sir." ’ .
“The injured lad is in a had way.
The wound caught an Infection. In
tense fever and swelling have set in.
I helped Sir John Pringle to amputate
httt even that:
Here is a
stor4H to warn the wandering linnet
to his s^iade. A ship goes tomorrow
evening. (Jet ready to take it. In that
case yyur marriage will have 1 to be
delayed. Basil men are often com
pelled to live on hope and die fast
ing."
"With Sir Benjamin, ttie duel has
been a help instead of a hindrance,"
said the young man. “My stubborn
soul lias been the great obstacle."
Then lie told of his interview with
Sir Benjamin Hare.
Franklin put ids hand on Jack’s
shoulder an'! said with a smile:
"My son, I love you. I could wish
you to he no different. Cheer up. Time
will lay the dust, irad perhaps sooner
than you think."
"I hope to see Margaret tomorrow
morning.”
“Ah, then, ‘what C.recian arts of soft
persuasion!’” Franklin quoted. “I hope
that she, too, will follow the great
star In the West!”
"I hope so, hut I greatly fear that
our meeting will be prevented."
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■boot," he answered. "And I would
not in* worthy to (ouch this fair hand
not forget the duty of a host. He
] began to speak of other things. ’The
breakfast went on to its end in an at-
of yours if [ had failed to resent an , , -
j ns(l U •• mosphere of cool politeness.
‘‘Aithough he is a friend of the'gen
eral, my father was pleased," sIm*
"cat on. "He caijs you a good.sport.
‘A .voting man of high spirit who is
not to be p!;iyed with,’ th;*t is what he
■aid. Now, Jack; if you do not stick
too hard on principles—If you can
yield onh a little 1 nm sure he will
let us he married;" ,
"I niii eage: to.hear what lie may
■ay now, said Jack. "Whatever , ft
CHAPTER XI
The Departure.
That evening Jack received a brief
note from Preston. It said:
"I learn that youlg Clarke Is very
III. .1 think you would better get out
of England for fear of what may come.
A trial would be apt to cause embar
rassment in high places. Can I give
you assistance?"
Jack returned this note by the same
messenger:
“Thanks, good friend, I shall go as
soon as my business is finished, which
I hope may he tomorrow."
Just before the young man went to
bed a brief note arrived from Margaret.
It read:
"I >eg rest Jack. My fatjier has
learned of our meeting yesterday and
of how it came about. He is angry.
He forbids another meeting. I shall
not submit to his tyranny. We must
assert dur rights like good Americans.
I have a plan. You will learn of it |
when we meet tomorrow at eleven, j
Do not send an answer. Lovingly! !
MARGARET"
H<* slefU little, and in the morning
awaited with keen impatiefweJUte hour
of his appointment.
<»n his way to the place he heard,a
newsboy shouting the word ‘'duel" and
"Yankee," followed by the suggest he
statement: "Bloody murder in high
life.” '
Evidently Lionel Clarke had died of
his wound, lie saw people standing in
groups'attd reading the paper. He be
gan to share the nervousness of Pres
ton and the wl^te, far spying Franklin
He Jumped Into a cab and was at the
corner some minutes ahead of time
ECONOMICAL MEAT DISHES
The Scotch' kettle (a small inm
Kettle with ur iron cover) Is being re
vived. One who
is not fortunate
enough to possess
one may purchase
it, as they are
now munufm*'
tured. There Is
no utensil which
cooks meat to such
perfection. . Cov
ered tightly uni.
cooked long and at a slow heat, it thm-
confines all the juices and flavors. The
meat will taste so delicious and differ-
ent, that ohe will think he Is eating
some rare,^choice morsel.
Lamb Haricot.—'lake three pounds
of the breast of lamb or mutton; If
mutton, remove all skin carefully, cut
into squares after willing, and roll in
seasoned Hour. In the bottom of the
kettle put u pint of lima beans which
have been soaked overnight. On top
of the hyans slice two small onions,
then lay the.meat on top of all. Bukfc
three hours, well covered.
Oxtail Kettle Roast.—Take two or
three oxtails, wash and parboil for
live minuteVw ipe and roll in seasoned
Hour. Put one-half of a can of toma
toes in the kettle, lay in the oxtails
and cover with finely chopped carrot,
turnip and onion. Cover tightly and
cook for about four hours in a slow
dVen. Thicken the rich juice which
is left and serve with mashed potatoes.
Roast Cannelon of Beef.—Take one
and one-half pounds of ground round
steak, the grated rind of a lemon, one
tablespoonful of grated onion, one-
fourth of a teaspoonful of' ground
mace, two tablespoonfuls of butter,
one-fourth teaspoonful of pepper, the
same of paprika, and a sprinkling of
cayenne. Mix together thoroughly,
make Into a roll and place in a greased
baking pan and bake for twenty• min
ute’s in a moderately hot oven. Now
place six strips of bacon across the
roll and arrange four large bananas
halved lengthwise about the roll.
Sprinkle with a little lemon Juice and
hake a delicate brown for about fifteen
minutes longer. Serve the roast with
the bi.nunus about It.
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List to that bird? His song—whaj
poet pens it?
Brigand of birds, he's stolen
every note!*
Prince though of thieves-—hark!
how the rascal spends It!
Pours the whole forest from one
tiny throat! ■,
—Ednah Proctor Itnyes.
THINGS THAT HELP
ASK YOUR DEALER
if you want long wear and
good looks in your Overalls,
Shirts, One-Piece Garments
and Women’s Dresses, look
for the Stifel Boot Shaped
Trade Mark stamped on the
back of the cloth. Insist on
work clothes made of Stifel’s
Indigo Cloth.
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h'liy be. lot us slick togothcfLaml .gq j
to A morion nn.) t,.i i. »—- mill daughter.
When they wen* out upon the street
together; Sir Benjamin turned to him precisely at eleven he saw the coach
and said: - | { ] raw near. He hurried to its side. The
"Now that we are on neutral ground, ; footman dismounted anil opened tne
I want, to say that yon Americans are door inside li*.* saw.' not M irguret, hut
a. stiff necke i lot Gf people. You aret'th*. lady of the hidden face. “You are
hot like any other breed of men 1 i to get in, sir. and make a little journey
am done with you. My way cannot be with the tmtdarne,” said the footman,
yours. Let us part as fri *nds and
gentlemen ought to part. I say good-
i by with a reuse of regret, 1 shall
never forget your service to my wife
to America and he happy It would ha
*i dark world wTtlio.U’v * mi. Mav I see!
Jon tonmriow?" ' ’ • ' ~~ 1
’ \t the’ sanVe hour .snd place." she |
answered ^
1 hey talked of the home they would !
'’haw in I’hila lelphla are: planned its.'
garden, Juck having told of th< site
he had bought with great trees and a
river view. They spout an hour which
’erit its ubui'dant happiness t\< many
a long year and when they parted.
m af'er twelve o’eloek. Jack hur
ried away to keep lus appointment,
s Sir Benjamin received the young
man with a warm greeting and friend
l.v "onK IJieir breakfast. was served
in a smal! room where they were alone
together and when they were seated
the baronet observed:
“I have he ird of the duel. It has
set 'some «>f the *hest tongues in Eng
land wagging in praise of 'the Yankee
boy.’ One would scarcely have ex
pected that." —
"No. 1 was prepared to run for. my
life—not that I planned to do .any great
damage,'• stiid Jack.
"You can shoot straight—that Is evi
dent They cad your delivery of that
^briTTet sw!ft.. accurate and merciful.
Your behavior has pleased some very
"Thick not of that.” said the young
man. “WJiat 1 did for them I would
do for any one Who needed my help.”
"1 have to ask you to give up all
hope of marrying my daughter."
"That I cannot do," said Jack. "Over
that hope I have no mritcoi, I might
as. vvei] .promise not to breathe"
"But H.must' ask you to give .the
your word as a gentleman that you
will hold no further communication
with her."
‘‘■Sir Benjamin, I shall he.frank witl#
you. It is an unfair request. I cannot
agree to It."
‘‘What do you say V lhe Englishman
asked in a tone of astonishment, and
his query 'vtiju emphasized with a
linn tap of his cane on the pavement.
“I hate to displease you, sir, b+rt
if 1 made such a promise, I would he
sure to break It."
“Then, sir, I shall see to it ^at you
have no opportunity to oppose my wUL”
In spite of Iris fine restraint, the eyes
of the baronet glowed with anger, as
lie quickly turned from theyqmig, man
and hurried away. '
Jack turned his steps toward Frank
lin’s door.
"I am like the luna of Goshen amid
Jack got into the coach. Its door
closed, the horses^ started with a Jump
and he was on his way v\hither he
knew not. Nor did lie l.now the rea
son for the rapid pace at which the
horses had begun to tra.ef
“If you do not mind. -T. we "ill not
lift the >!iades,” said fl e veiled lady,
as tin* coach started. "We shall' see
Margaf t M>on, 1 hope."
She had a colorless, cold voice and
what was therf'knpwp in London as
the “patrician manner." 11 ur tone and
silence seemed to say: "I ease re
member thiv.is all a matter of business
and not a highly agreeable hiwmss
to me." 1 -
“Where is Margaret?" he ad.ed.
“A long vyay, from here. \V * shall
meet her at The Ship and Anchor In
Gravesend. Sic* will he making the
journey by ami*her road."
She had answered in a voice tis cold
gs the day end ia the manner of one
who had said quite enough.
."Where is Gravesend?"
"On tin* ’ninnies near the sea," she
answered oriskiy, as if in pity of his
Ignorance,
(TO I>li CONTINUED.)
Road Bores 23 Tunnels
f In building a state railway PR) miles
long-in Norway ‘J.‘l tunnels with a total
length of 'five miles had to be bored
and 57 bridges constructed.
A small "housewife” holding needle,
tlTi'mhle and thread, carried in the
apron pocket, w ill he
found helpful in taking a
.stitch or two which would
otherwise go unstitched.
When taking disagree
able medicine hold a
piece of ice in the mouth
y a moment; It dulls the
sense of taste so the med
icine goes down easier.
Patterns In oilcloth mu<u* line models
for patchwork, for those who enjoy
•.that kind of work, -f-
Keeping things from year to year
because we may need them sometime
is a weariness to the tlesh and really
a most selfish way to live, while others
need the things and could he mailt
comfort aide and happy with.them.
The stains of water on enamel In the
sink and lavatory may be removed
w ith a few drops of muriatic acid
rubbed over.. Rinse well ur It will eat
the enamel,.
Fool all bread and rolls on a rack.
By covering with a cloth or pan the.
bread steams and It destroys the de
licious tlavon whh h Is th** ehief charm
of well-baked bread.
Onions cooked with tarFTipples, add
ing a little sugar, salt and frying In
sweet rvrty make a delightful ehange to
serve with either chops or beefsteak.
A roll of adhesive tape is indispens
able in the household. A pieee put on
a sore thumb, u corn, or, cqllous will
give relief.
pure glycerin diluted with a little
lemon Juice dr bay rum or rose water
is a good softener of the hands.
To remove fresh paint apply tur
pentine; old dry paint should he
soaked in naphtha -away from all tire.
(Tmrooal Is a fine absorber of odors.
Keep some In the ice < best, in cup
boards where there Is any dampness
and renew it ocetislonsllv. Keep the
used charcoal to start the tire, for it is
lust as a or id for that as th*' fres|fll
Baked Apples With Dates.—Wash
and ooro' four small- apples; “FilL the
centers with sugar and two dates.
Bake entII tender arid serve with one-
Imlf cupful of cream whipped and
sweetened with a‘ little sugar.
Sugar Cockier.—(’ream one ctipful-
of butter with three-cupfuls of sugar,
add threi unbeaten eggs, one cupful of
milk in which a teaspoonful of soda Is
dissolved, one small nutmeg grated
and flour to roll. (>ne may vary this
recjpe by ehanging the tlavoring, using
-grated peel, seeds of various kinds,
raisins and nuts. This recipe makes a
large quantity, but they are so good
they d » Dot last very long.
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GOOD BISCUITS
Are Your Best Food
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S CIENTISTS tell u« that wholesome properly
raised biscuits contain more calories and more .
nourishment than any other bread. But every one
knows that to be healthfulahd eas ily digested* bis
cuits must be carefully made and properly baked.
"Happily, my experience has shown that it is
almost impossible to make poor biscuits with
self-risifig flour,” writes a housewife of Blythe-
wood, S. C. "My biscuits in the North, made
with ordinary flour, were invariably a failure, but
I can truthfully say that when I use self-rising
flour the reverse is the case. . . . Through a
number of years* experience I have found self
rising flour to be all and more than its manufac
turers claim it to be. . . . Its convenience and
economy in saving both time and labor can hardly
bf over-estimated.”
Because it simplifies the work of baking and
practically eliminates failures, self-rising-flour is
the most economical flour you can use. Aside
from this, dietitians and food experts commend
its healthful qualities. Next time you cook bis
cuits try self-rising flour. You’ll never regret it!
FOLLOW THESE FIVE RULES For Making Perfect Bucmtt mth
Self-Rising Flour. (V See that your oren is hot; (2) Always use sweet
milk or cold water; (3) Nerer add baking powder, soda or salt; (4)
SELF-RISING
H0UR
It complies with aO
Pure Food Lowe
Tma, lUrk iUc O. a PM. (MS.
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