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~ clevernecs just Ed gd iL (Continued). » - Be 8 2 Rllow oon then rahrugged her shoulders; then Tam 4 oli A momen w! » foot puter wrought wp a that nad' a rived by a8 he T. Tendon a ad a that yn . samaii mueical piece recsed a great ah 'He i Velephoning to such people as were n town, d ot her cousin, the a5 Duchess of Wiltshire 36 promise to join het vas part of Mr. Tenderten's Shred to hover on the outskirts of Lidy Ellen's ite. never to rm her; to gc bored or bothered with him; but his heart had a Site lo thrill ae he realized that she was now beginning fo drift more surely into his bandas and Sorin vague dreams which he had scarcely permitted himself to Hrd did take Taint Phare in such a moment as this. He arrived at the theatre after having eaten a dull dinner at his club just .n! time for the last act; and his heart gave | a new thrill as he Sealised that Lady El panied b es no less a person ccs of Wiltghire. ud moment for. Edgar Ten- derten to be'geen orting two such well- | scribbled 'back eo ly, accepting ox. and thanked M fe asnepiing then she spent the next half-hour B and everyone In the vestibule 0: had the satisfaction | of meeting several coals whom he knew. in the city, and to whom he vouchsafed jet a cool nod of the head; but as Be. re. turned from seeking the duchess's foot~ | man he came face to face with a man | whom &t first he only just vaguely recog: nized, Then Mr. Tenderten smiled his ji ous emile, for this man was Julian Bry- ant. He wae standing almost aimlessly, letting the ¢rowd go past him. They ex: changed only a few words, and then Mr, Tenderten hastened back to his party. But Lady Ellen had noticed Juliva, "What an awfully good-looking man!" she said. "He reminds me awfully of some | one I know. Who is heP 1 saw you speak: ing to him." "His name ie Bryant," Mr. Tenderten said. "He has just come into a pot of monéy; he's an awfully nice chap! I am afraid he is awfully lonely; he doesn't seem to know any y. said Lady Ellen in her "Introduce me,' autocratic way. Mr, ER endlentan hesitated just a fraction of a eecond, and then went to do her will, As che turned away Lady Ellen turned to the duchess. "1 have sent him to bring that man to be introduced; doesn't he remind you of Adrian before he went out to Africa." The duchess examined Julian Bryant turough her long eye-glagsés and nodded her =X: he 5 zather like Adrian," aid. Vho i Ellen braamed her shoulders in her favorite fashion. "I den't know; but he looks nice! I say, Poppie, won't you come back and have some supper with me, then, I can ask these two men to come, too." But the duchess declined: 3 | have had so many late nights," she said; "one does far more when one is in towtt juet for a few days than in the whole of the season, it seems to me; and [Fg early to- morrow. : You had better let me take you with me, Nell. You aren 't looking a bit the thing, you know! "Oh! I am only tired," Lady Bllen an- swered in ler restless way. The. pext moment she was smiling on the man "who had 'followed Mr, Tenderten rather shyly and in & spnsesniol willingly, "How do you do, Mr. Bryant?" she ad in her pretty fravk manner, "Do you know, you are 60 exactly like a cousin of mine that I very nearly spoke to you without an introduetion." She presented him to the duchess, they chatted on about the play. After first moment of uneasinees, Julian drifted she and EET ES a ajite naturally to 'the he groper» 'there talking to A aii a et 'Ie. had pes e years befos father's death, 'and that I that had fo od alto jad been not I} L "other | on for hse waa Said or Julian B que pnd Bi ye i have in the hinges ishly to Bryan. man, Tandy: | Ti ae the Pr the pH ver of 4, cabin ht teats "I intended ve aki LoL bon back to 'supper eh me," said Ellen, as the duchees's, footman a en that the motorcar was roaching; "hut my cous: in wants to go home, co my 'supper must be for gnother occasion. Do come and see me, Mr. Bryant. I'm in London, alasl 1 | slmoet say 'alone in London," for every- | body 'belonging to me is gcattered." il come, said Jolt an. 5 Xi o a slow, curious way of speaking, and the more Lady Ellen TooKed at 'him the more she traced the. resemblance be- tween him and Adrian Dawney, although 2@ a matter of fact the resemblance exist | ed far more in suggestion than in definite likeness. The two men stood at attention as the car rolled away; then Tenderten slipped is arm familiarly through Julian's: "I'll walk back with you," he said. Then he laughed. "Bo glad to gee you going out and.about, Bryant; that's a sensible thing to do! 'A man gets hipped to death it, he alwaye stays with his own society." "I came out to lose my 'own society," Bryant anewer| He drew his arm away from Mr. Tender ten's hand; and occupied himeelf in light- ing a cigarette. "T'm none too good company for my- he added; then he held out his hand. "I hope you won't think me in- hospitable, Mr. Tenderten; but' I am not going straight home." "All right, old chap," eaid" Edgar Ten: derten, Yightly al although he was really an- noyed look you u up very soon, Why not come and dine me. at my club to-morrow night That reminds me, Bry- ant, of course you'll belong to some clube yourgelf," "I have no clans," oaldly, almost rudel "Good-night. ia head and oroseed. the road o pln from further conversation; and he drew. a deep breath of relief as he found himself alone. It was true; he did not go straight home, buf walked the streets for hours. It was a lovely might; there was a glorious moon; but the beauty of the night was blotted out for Julian. He despised himself, and yet he knéw that he was powerless now to stand between himself and the future which thie man from whom he had dust parted had thrust upon him, Bryant answered him CHAPTER VIIL After hesitating a wery long time, Ju. lian: resolved to write a few lined to Frank Derrymore, the man Homer from 'India who ad 'heen 80 good to h He sent the letter to the club, and did not expect to hear for some time, for when lagt he heard from Derrymore the other man had told him that he wae going over to Ireland for at Joast 2 couple of months, The wext morni ne: however, when he was aroused from his short, heavy, unhappy slesp, Stephens brought him among. other letters one from hie friend. London, and suggest. lun clu nt om a awtally anxious to see you, dear old Shan: he wrote. "our letter mysterious. Fortunately. i was lt town for a couple of days and just happened to «You say that something very strange has hap! leave for Ireland again to-morrew night. Mr. Bryant instructed his valet ga? M | onde telephone through to the Naval and ttt Light and Hore of It hy EROSENE J lightisbestfor 5 'young eyesandold E | yes alike. The FE Rayo Ji 3 =. lamp gives you kerosene lightatits 1 best-- a steady, =| generous glow that 1 reaches every cor- The RAYO does not Military, and say that he would be there to meet Mr. Derrymore at the time eug- He smiled a little faintly to himeelf ae he noticed the valet's surprise, fei by a certain satisfaction at this message. "Though takes my money." Se atian said to himself, ¥ 2 doubt he hae consider: me as Oz ing picked out of the gut- His mood Ywas calmer, his outlook less distorted in the morning, and as he turn. ed over the various Dogging Jotiers which formed the mase of his. correspondence, that sense of power, which Fg men Tove, crept inte. his eine and helped to restore n own He resolved that 1 his charity should not be given SDaringly. He had suffered e0 much himself, he never intended to turn away any man or womdn without goin fully into their case and seeing where an ow they could be helped. As he ate his breakfast, Julian resolved to make his way to Mr. Pleydell's private residence. He loathed Tenderten, the man nae a living reminder of all that he want. to forget, for he wae resolved to. for- gets yet, though he covered over the burn: ng eagerness of his set aside altogether the Slamoring of his qonscience--Enid, He must know 'some: thing about her, where she was, or what she was doing. How ehe was living: "Ploydell will look after her for me," he hic." "at least I shall ineiet that he does 8. There were moments when soph di a? Tg oo to his aid and the wor You may a say that you are divide '| share, it must be "he e or he ther, in 5 nthe mek he' oid po : POV. and Dak eart, he could not, k "How nice to see you!" she said. "Do Ion know, I was just thinking abot Fou: wanted to ring, you up and ask. which night would be convenient for Fou ry: to dine with me; but I couldn't find Dumber in the telephone book, Mr, He colored @ little, and then he eaid-- "1. don't think it ia in the book, but it will be in: later"; ands then he gave her hig addr » "Oht" he said: that 'Where that queer dld Mrs, Marnock HA rk live. you know, I wae always eOrr, for Bor She seemed so lonely. Did you know her Julian was now quite pale. "Yes," he eaid. len. She left me her house; she left me all that I have." "Now that was very nice of her." Lady Ellen said in her pretty, boyieh way, 'I read all about her will, ' Hadn't she pots of money, I don't remember: Cgeeing your nam? in the paper," she add "I ween't mentioned in: the will," said Mr, Bryant. "It wag a the anil gaoy and no one knows anything about itgex: cepting the lawyers, excepting yo! | fig "Do you want it to be a secret. am awfully good at secrets," said Lady Elen Certainly this man did remind her of "Ad. rian, and certainly alto she did like he was very nice, and so good to younger than Adrian. and with strong arms, not erippled like poor rian, "Were you ia the armyP' she ed him. _- He hesitated an instant, i then told her in what Seiiment o had "Oh! y: n't he tions," on on said. = eople I like; she said; curious about To | discreet, and | honor: SHons. a. I do know Solonel Be by name, Julian said i . friend 1, 5, LL iy Hen ion etd = her slim aren't we?" hand and amiied at hi "Do come-and 80| dine one evening. Are you fond of bridge? | o I think I could. gor: "I never touch of Surrledly; and 3 "I am afraid I Sl Bort of, Individual, but I apa be. pd lighted dine, andy Ellen. It Is Tighe "Built? pe Lindy Ellen to social as she "No, my 4 iked to "1 knew her, Lady\El | 3] himeelt. oe he walked awa you before 1 go Pack to to. Tndla," Captain Derryman said; "but why do you stay inl town? . What 'you want is change soetie, change of air, change of surround: n BS. "F am just drifting," Bryant answered; and he spoke the truth, "I don't quite know what lies in the immediate future. Then he laughed that strange, empty laugh, "Don't be surprised, if you find me back ih the gutter ag: "I'll tell yon what," an Co tain Derry: | man, usp ake w your, ind to come acrces a me, My Jeopls will &e delighted omise you some. g Jie, if Fife Ls ry are ot of the finest qual: y think I ru come," eaid Brya 'Bryant at bud, ; "bud ave a oer Dasiyee which I must attend to re 1 can leave town, e "Academ e that fat the au- Acting on a sudden jupuise when he hol : her a ents. But the Dorter only shook his Head. Ho Enid perfectly well student, but he declared that he had nat seen "her for more than io year, and was has anit said to . "hy Bosen't {im | convineed that ghe had n: "She promised to weiter" she let me know where 6 is? What . happening to her? Oh! this ferrible by hing more thar, Her ailence i Tas Soma 'him. It was the sense | Fr guar he Died Li homes "he "ordered touring car RA Drepara ed and. in: in. chanff our self. Stephens, the imperturable and the gree, Xe tald se Ho got ne the a 1 ng foi try I don't quite k know when I hail wel 'back. Perhaps I shan't return to-night. 741 ion hans through." 8 OIF I understand, sir. ont you tak Jiorten with you, ph) He'd be jinndy 'it td hing was to g0 Wro! ii ng, Jou kno ar a said a with die, euf Supicne a bi rt want an Ww oe (lo be fh ng ae HOW TO AVOID CONSUMPTION. 'pecto Precautions Issued ted By Ontario Pro- | - vincial Board ot Health. ! i. The special measures required for ucing conditions destructive e virulence of tubercle bacilli ca : Hog may have found lodgment in Sh a very straightforward way of speaking 2 Balin, peal m. He had to err " Jittle Hr hile for friend when he reached the club, an old rds said. 0 thinner than you were, i you hadn't too much flesh to be proud about when we met last." "Yea, 1 have been going t through a on time," said Bryant 2 and' th he smil "but I suppose\l ought to Pek for your congratulations, beoause when you eaw 1 was pretty nearly as low down as & me pretty. ely man can 'be, 'and now' --he laughed" now, I've got some money, more than now what to do with." "That eounds interesting,' eaid Captain Derryman, as he led the way is luncheon. "How have you managed it, Julian?" it hag Seo ok case of ite] b un expec? Pin 15. Same my Way oid olin You always were of the best, an ive alt all; e good you can get, Felt m Tuli alt yory. briefly gaye him 4 alory "ot his inheritance, of course, wit oul L any Ie Jeferenoc hatever to the + bol a "Captain Derry font ith his 18 Jomething worth "h edith I don't 'moment, ks 1 date 5 say your: 'wi hy ? w" 1 & house are, fortunately, those best calculated to preserve and improve the health of the inmates. % hese, are air, light, sunshine; ryness, which, while they aid in d ering individuals able to re- sist the establishment of the germ of the disease, at the same time are most destructive to.its vitality. 8. Ventilation by means of fresh air is most important for the pre- servation of the health of children, as well as adults, fresh air prévent- ing the development and spread of consumption. Ventilation 1s essen: tial in factories, workshops, offices and houses, particularly when the air of such places is associated with gaseous fumes and fine dust. 47 The breath from the lungs con- .| tains foul organic matter, "which be- u | comes jsonous if ° rebreathed eHonee e air of living and sles ole 'rooms, worksho 5, is, ctoirches and public ist oon Eo : "| mouth, an instrument or goes to the Solin been in use by any other pe The extent to which Didar hand and fresh air should be in should be regulated by hysician in charge, as also the r of Sothing to. be .w ith 12 hoursybe: physician in char Officer of H culogis Health. _ Regulation A Personal Precautions, ¥ Consumption is contracted by taking - the system, chiefly through the germ or microbe of the disease. 9, This germ' is contained in: the sputum or spit of the consumptive, and the minute droplets which he sprays into the air in coughing' or sneezing. The germs may be: in- 'haled directly through the al When the sputim and droplets b come dry they mingle with' The. dust, uid | and, being inhaled with it, intro' uce the germs into the body, or the germs may be inhaled directly throngh 'the air, 3. , The consumptive person, therefore, must not expectorate about the house or on the floor of «| any public building, cab, street car, railway carriage or other convey- ance, nor on: the street, or other | public place. ; not rate anywhere except in a spittoon kept for the purpose, which epittoon should contain wa- ter, to which a disinfectant has been added, preferably a 6 per cent. solu- tion of Jorholie acid, which is pre- Dazed by dissolving' one ounce of lic acid. in one. imperial pint of hot. water. When absent from his own AL the consumptive shold ue small, wide-mouthed bottle, with carefully Biting. ap «(pocket a spit i 5 E Which » wh J em; shou {Hoch 'an Faden) le ily cleansed, and the daily dietary WT All cases of tu erculosis mt to the Medical 4 should avoid coughing in the hos of another perso 710. The 'greatest care be taken to prevent. the TBO parts 'should be i immediately id this reason the clothing "wearing apparel of consu tives should be Shoreughly pr footed: before: being used: by. othe 11. A 'consumptive should not 'hold: | a situation in which ds. in seauited {to handle the food ¢ parel of others. 12. A room occupied bya a 60 sumptive should not be swept or | dusted. "Such few floor rugs as are!' used should be frequently Saken uf and cH ntoctéd. ed at least once. nth, in tion' to the daily cleaning. 13. On a room bein ng vacated by consumptive, it should be thorough- ly and completely disinfected, The wall paper (f any) Cd be re- moved, and the walls, ceili ing a floor well de with 8 dlaimfooks. ing solfition and well aired. Eh {14. Special sets of spoons, forks, knives, plates, cups, eto. , should b. kept for the sxolusive use of each person affected thess: articles ehould be placed or a few bn bie in boiling = water before being washed. : 15. Milk and other articles of diet should not be permitted t in the bedroom of £0006 should be brought to m { % nd AS we Peay 8, All he Tuberionts ust: in 12 hours; ified physician. in 'charge to the M Officer of Health. Regulation | Tuberculosis. LENE LS fk inh