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== "able parents and was the top flower . gray quick eyes, and a gracious wi with 4 & post eard for 2 Ire samole; stating en or Tea. Address Salada, Toronto. oe i a : Se : THE THIEF ¢ BY EDEN PHILLPOTTS. - Erm Part I, Young Tom helped his father, and Joanna Toms came of very respect- Four Ways being a freehold, he meant to follow in his parent's footsteps. of the bunch, her mother always said.| He was held a bit self-righteous for She had five sisters and four brothers,' ghich a young man; but nobody ever 80 it was a tidy sized bunch; but when! found fault against him, and them as Jack Toms fell off his horse and died admired his father and mother doubt- of it, his children, that were not al-'od net that with years and experi- ready ouf to work, had quickly to set) ence, he'd grow so large minded as ebout it. ~ Because, with such a fam-! them. He was a fair, freckled man, ily, Jack never had much chance fol very obstinate in opinion and a terror put by a penny, though he made good! to the evil doers; but his sister, Susan money as huntsman to the Dart Vale had a gentler sort of mind and more Harriers for twenty seasons. But charity. They was ail Primitive Bap- there 'it was; the pitcher went once! tists and the only thing as ever made too often 'to the well and in his mid-them doubt about Joanna. was 'that dle age--a bit over forty--he came a} the belonged to the Church of Eng- bad purler, and two of his ribs pierced | land. the poor man's lungs and he languish-| However, they hoped that with time ed from January till April and then{and example she'd join their persua- went home. : gion, and very like she might have, Most of his children were earning|for the sake of pleasing them, for she their living by then, save the younger | took to them from the first, and prais- ones . Joanna by rights did obght|ed the kindness of Mrs. Turtle and was to have be out to ae k Rl she was| Proud of the friendship of Susan. For eighteen; but she was ever Jack's pet, the girls were near of an age and the and he contrived to have his will and kept her at home. I think it was be- cause she was so pretty and favored him. 'For a handsomer man than her father never crossed a. hoss--clean cut, clean shaved, clean-limbed, and clean every way, with dark curly hair, farmer's daughter found Joanna just such a one as she could care about. Joanna was quick minded and cleverer than Susan, and in a month the girls were grown to be great friends; and though, in a manner of speaking Mrs. Turtle felt her daughter was taking more to Joanna than might be seem- him that won all hearts, high!ly between the future wife of a Bap- and low.' "In.fact, the folks at his ) funeral surprised even his wife, and|Y # was no small ecnsolation to Mary | liked Joanna a lot herself and admired Toms to see who was there, and the|her good sense and her steady work roper flower: show of beautiful hot-]and the way she looked at life. Mrs. ouse" staff the 'quality sent. But a Turtle was put about a little, how- man who showed good sport for twen- ty years deserved such a funeral, and also the brave tombstone the H tist minister and a maid of all worl yet she couldn't say anything, for she irl such a proper beauty, she had lears. In her experience them right put up over his grave. : down amazing pretty girls be trouble- Joanna = favored her ' father--a, some, because 'the men won't leave bowerly" maid with a gentle temper 'em alone, and spoil 'em and turn like himgfand much in his pattern--! their heads and give 'em wrong ideas. modest and quiet and seemingly not, But Farmer Turtle didn't worry, be- alive to her good looks. She faced cause he said it weren't fair to doom her fipst great sorrow pretty brave, a young creature for a beautiful face, but the werld was a mighty different|and he'd know a properly lovely crea- place. for her when Jack' died, and|ture turn out very well more'n once. weren't sorry to leave home and| "She's no giglet wench," he said, get away from a place haunted by her, "She's Self reacting, so far as I an ather. { see, and though she's got a bit up her There was one bright thing in her sleeve and hid from the elder genera- life, however, for she was tokened to tion, as all young things have, I a sailor boy and loved him very dear, | wouldn't call her sly or up to no but that was a secret, and Joanna' games. And as for Tomy if you're had promised him" faithfully not to, thinking him, he haven't got no use tell about it till he came back home for the' females yet. He's too busy. again and could make a home for her. | In fact, he's a bit down on woman The Toms family lived at the lodge so far as I can see, and I've never gates of Holme Chase, and when known him to say much in favor of Farmer Turtle's lady offered to take!'em." Joanna, to be maid of all work at! "'Tis them that think they stand, Four Ways, near Buckland, Mary, be surest to fall, however," 'argued Toms was glad, because the Turtles, Mrs. Turtle, "and if she was 'the glad were godly. prosperous people and! eye' sort Id send her going for fu- well 'thought on; and it also meant ture peace; but she ain't; I grant that. that Joanna would always get home And Susan likes her and tells me for a bit on her tay out. | that she don't seem particular inter- So she went--both glad and sorry-- | ested in the males. She's had an offer and about five months after fell out! or two, but turned 'em down." this very tragical tale. The Turtles| "Then you've no call to fret," he were a small family--just Thomas answered; and Mrs. Turtle, who Turtle and Alice his wife; and one thought well of her husband's judg- daughter, tokened to the Rew. Blades, ment, ceased to trouble about Joana's a Baptist minister at Ashburton, and| good looks. For she worked as well one fon, 'young Tom Turtle. His! as the plainest. father being called Thomas, he was | Things went on very easy for a always called Tom--a very sharp] good bit and Joanna was content and young fellow and thought a bit stiff happy, as her mother soon found. 'She necked by his own generation though'liked the place and the ple, and held to be an example Tor it by his | her spirits rose presently, for the mother, who loved him better than most loving young. creature can't anything in the world. J mourn' a "good father forever. But ever, because when she found thef continually being reed other 0 ones--business men seem to seek her,| inches to appreciate her and want her forib their own office. And we wonder whyl © x " "It is because that particulas, busi- ness girl has certain assets which help her to be efficient and become necessary to' the office where she employed. * When we become" neces-| sary we are of some account, or woman, and the girl who possesses qualities that make her so-is indeed fortunate. But the other less fortu-|¢ nate girls need not: simply stand by and "regret their own inferior posi- tions; they can study her and acquire those samé qualities which are such valuable business 'assets. : i Fatience - a most valuapla-asset . use. it helps all others. e Co sya who can have patience in trying hours' ing casters) w ordi and keep a cool, clear head even when on on cents a unjustly acciised 'will always come out 2 he pushed 5% an, y Diace on top. So be patient and keep thet ¥i i dueling au ge temper well under control. = n design : That Tittle god is the best of friends. Wanted it of such a Beight that fs to cultivate, for with it a girl can' N° bread. Beini or No feet 'one "carry on" when the tisk seems im- | non tall. i a I aad the. eas possible and the future dark, and, st Kk ohn eS 1 o was 99 usually, if one does keep on, success less Sh ig suriace oF Mm Scottish edium, oth illustrate the fat comes. The house which has as jt | inches, hence had the oubiey; motto, "Keeping everlastingly at. it: 2ccordingly, as in mig ak is brings success" is wise and knows the! Necessary to stand. It is sti done truth of those words, for no good: TOY gh for other things to be done thing ever comes without discourage- | ** it while sitting down. ment and struggle to make it worth while. i Take a look about at the nien and: women who enjoy high posijions and!" Some think it looks indolent for a or { woman to sit while doing housework. Fis of Gul Socom Thy J ok a en just watch them and -you will soon |? her case than ft 08s 02.8 ng learn that they miss little--that they|™ 5 = Sy 3% his culzivator, fobm Sw orig have trained minds which are quick | OF ay ouer® fam machin. to grasp new thoughts _- to see all © * = © oat 4 sides of business, Much that you may n : le : * A% think trifling they will pick up and| ~- Utilizing an Old Garment. hold, and it is just this keenness| My husband's old raincoat hung which enables them to act quickly, to, for a long time in the'hall closet tak- think 'straight and to give Valuable ing up needed room. If wastoo worn judgments when. asked. Try it your- about the shoulders to serve its orig- self. It will surprisa you how this' inal. purpose, and yet too good for gift will develop and .upon just what the junk man. One rainy day, armed definite signs and indications you can' with a pair 'of shears, I decided to do usually depend. There: are times something with that raincoat. when great issues fall into the hands! From the back I cut an apron. The 'which least expeét it and you,"the edges were bound with tape, and sew- business girl, may some time find, ing tape was used for strings. This ironing- may be done while sitting, and thus ironing day loses much of its keenness will decide whether 'thou-'I put it on for washing dishes, water sands of dollars are saved or lost.|ing the garden, and even slip it on Surely 'the girl who possesses keen-!under my Turkishstoweling apron ness will be appreciated at such a! when I bathe the baby," time: ° From one side front of the rain- Are you congenial--do you make it coat I cut a piece to fit the bottom a point to say and do the things of my sink, rounding off the co¥ners. 'which keep the office running smooth- ly or do you antagonize by your man- ner and your remarks? The girl whose gift along. this line is well de- veloped knows how to meet the grouchy man and send him away sat- isfied--to comfort and encourage the office boy or the discouraged clerk, and her pleasing personality helps to impress the desired customer whose patronage is sought. To be of cosmopolitan tastes and good mixer assures the congenial girl a faithful following among her office workers. All people do not pos- sess this latter gift, but it, too, may be developed, and it. does not mean utter depreciation of self, either, for one may mix well with other per- broken glassware, and even my most sink with this protection. . The other front I made into a gar- den pillow, which I stuffed with ex celsior. Using this to kneel upon I can dig among my plants without fear of dampness: ; Then the sleeves, after the worn edges hemmed and ruh with elastic, made me a pair of water-proof slip- over cuffs which have proved indis- pensable in my house-work. "There were several odd pieces left, which made splendid play aprons for "Junior." "My young sister saw them, and insisted upon stenciling blue sonalities and yet mot: lose one's own.|ducks and .red berries on. the tan And because good health makes all| background, These decorations add- these other assets possible the girl ed much to their attractiveness. should. concentrate upon its - perfec-| tion. Unless she has some very pro-| noymeed illness which should keep her Atter all, to be living, Blue Monday | "Ate you discouraged with the eolorof J | + "your wash? % 3 : i ; E life's life; 'to be thn Mey, Tema mack 4 gradu ai of wl he avin over Joanna now and then. She agk-| Something of all we see; ed if -abything was 'amiss and the | Something of all 'that's. glowing girl declared there was not. ..-In the world around us; "They're all kindness. alive," she Tim said, "and I'd 'do anything in my wer far any of Sn. Al the sme, it ean 'be a bit difficult] * 'what 'if the i has asked me 'What if the sniall seemingly. icthing {i all makes yourself in a tight place where your, waterproof apron serves many uses.|® This fake bottom has saved me much} g delicate china may be washed in the|, parts were carefully trimmed off, the!: cast-off fo ae Yankets into beaut! This work-is not a fad, as been. making Jatterns for these To be part of it all, tobe | dear-- | et Further {llustr: over fire" are walking festivals natives, notably ba slightest degree. house of Sir William ne d in licked his fingers, . 3 'Prevously the scientist had exami ed Mr. Home's hands to see that they were not chemically prepared. on "power of fire," Home afte: 8 gave red-hot coals to some of those present, promising them immunity from scorch- ing, and none of them suffered any injury. Home also wrapped red-hot | | coals in handkerchiefs without burn-; i ; i ing or scorching them, : and placed ! 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