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THE YOUNG LIEUTENANT. CHAPTKR V. Richard Seville was not a favonl* with kit mother, though h* had navei given *ier th* least trouble. He was a tall, flight young man, bat ther* WM no dignity m hi* height, for it Ws* neutralized by a ituop conveying the impression that he bed not trength enough to hold himeelf upright. . " He ie a very compassionate, forbearing I doggie," iai<l Hope, raxing her laughing | ye to his. "Tnank you, Miss Desmond. So you re Kiag to help my cousin Richard with hu licti jiiary wttat do you call it?" " I really do not know what ill name 11 to be. Ye* ; if I can find time I will do eome writing for him." " Richard hu more MOM than 1 He had dark hair, rather thin about the thought." templee, and well-ihapod brow, bat evi- dently short-lighted eyee ; hi* manner* were cold, though genii*, and he give a general impression uf languid oiroulation and extreme oorrectneii. He had inherited aomeUiing of the Saville indifference to everything tare hii own peculiar taitee or f anciee, and a good deal of hi* uncle Ever- tuu'i obtueeness ai regarded personal die- Unction. Hu teen-lighted mother eoon | peroeivnd that her fint-born would never fulfill her ambitious aspirations, and thu -contributed to her etrong preference for her younger ion, on whole oareer the had built her hope*, though hit choice of a pro- feauon had greatly annoyed her. Hugh had inherited all the plebeian energy which made hie maternal grandfather a wealthy and useful member of the community, and he oared little : >r any peraonal diltinciion not earned by himself. Nature intended him for a radical, and the accident* of birth and early aeeooiation gave him certain aristocratic leaning*, which conjunction f centripetal and senlrlfugal attraction mad* him a tolerably round-minded man. He and hu brother were excellent friend*, in (pile of the low estimate each bad of the other'i laitea. The arrival of Richard (no one ever dreamed of calling him Dick) wai, OP the whole, an agreeable change in the routine of life at Inglefield. He eoon discovered that Hope Deemond wa* a eympethelio listener ; he therefore confided to her the great icheme he bad conceived of compil- ing a book to contain all the Kngliah phrases and proverb* that were diitmctly derived from the Auglo-Saxon, and he *oon grew lufficiently familiar to asa if Mice Deimond would be *o good ai to aaiut him ic hi* work, whenever hit mother could ipare her. " I will do so with pleaiure. Mr. Seville." ehe returned, in her frank, learle** way . " lint you mult aik your motber'i permie- ion, and befor* me. She U a per*on not to be trifled with." " 1 know that," he laid, haiiily. "and 1 will do ao on the flrsl opportunity." Which he did, in a norvoui hesitating way. ' '.r^ for Saxon phra*ea ?" replied Mr. javil.c ontemplunuily. " Mia* Deimond wou.d tie inure uiefully employ- ed making flannel petticoat* for my poor old women. However, if the chooses to bellow tome of her ipara half-houri on your investigation of luch a dull-heap, I am inr* ihe ha* my content " Hope Desmond's tim* wai pretty well occupied, for ihe had come to be eeoretary a* well a* companion to her active employ- er : mil, ehe gave Richard Saville what parmgi of time ihe could, and, if occasion- ally bored, wa* not a little amused at the profound importance he attached to hi* work. Rut Riohard 8aville'i pretence entailed other change*. Captain Lumley found it auited him to ride over very often to lunchion, and sometimes to dinner, i lay ing the night, almoet without a distinct invita- tion from the hoett . who seemed to think two iuch fledglingi beneath her notice. Yeung Lumley did hit belt to attract Hopri nonce, and flattered himself that ehe imiled upon him. " ><> you have really managed to lurviva how long ?" five weeki under my aunl'i jurudiiM inn ?" he laid, having discovered Hope with a book in her hand in one of the) ehady nooki of the garden on* day after luncheon. " I hive, and without any difficulty," h* returned, making room for him no the eat beside her, ai the greeted him with a kindly smile. He threw away hii cigar, and readily accepted the place, thinking he ha I already made an Impression. " Mrs. Saville lias been very nice ami pleasant. If she were not I would not Itay." " Pliaianl I Cume, that'* a little loo much. She II an uncommon bright womn, 1 know, but it'* In the flaah-oMightmng tyli, and lightning sometime* kills, you know." "Well, she hain't killed me." "No, I fancy you take a great dial of killing, ''"'heps that's I aoauae you are eo killing ) ur u.l." " oli, Captain Lumley 1 that u a slyle of oomplfmenl a uommii-voyageur might offer At all evenli he ii deiperitely in earn- eit and that ii alwayi respectable." " Exactly; that is just what he is." A pauae ensued, broken only by Prince barking violently at aome sparrows, which totally disregarded him. "Mil* Dacre u coming to dinner, and the vicar and vieareis." "Oh indeed !" laid Hope. "Miss Dacrs ii rather pretty for an heirew, and rather a jolly girl. You'll like her." "Very probably, were I to meet her; but I ihall not dine with you." "No ? Whit an infernal ihime I" "I do not see that it is. It would give m* no particular pleasure to join your company, and I shall have that piecioui time to myeelf." "Well, toe dinou will be ail the duller. My aunt will be as black a* thunder. You know she wanted to marry Hugh, her second tun, to Mary Dacr*. Yon have cever met Hugh ru monthi in Mr*. put- "Why, 1 am not yet I Seville's service." "What a very unvarnished way of ting it !" said Lumley, laughing. "I never object to the truth," returned Miss Desmond. " Why ihould I not serve Mrs. Seville for ths time being." "I am sme I don't know. Will, Hugh Us capital fellow, but awfully Headstrong; o, after he was sent ashore last time, h* want wandering about the Continent, and fall in love with a charming girl, or a girl h* thought cnarming, without asking leave. Rather imprudent, eh ?" "It waa more," aaid iope, looking dreamily far away. "It .. t* wrong. A good mother has a right to be consulted." " Perhaps so ; but if a fellow is very much to love he is apl lo forg*l theee things. Anyhow, Hugh has been chivied away from the maternal roof. It seems my uncle Lord Kverton introduced Hugh to the fair one and her father, so he has been tabooed too ; but hs is a remark- ably plucky old boy, so he cams down here lo plead Hugh's cause, and caught It prslty hard I fancy. " " Vs, I saw him, and I imagine he had a tryiug time of it. Pray do you I mean your special family talk of each olber to every on* in this candid fashion?" " I do ; and why should 1 not ? I **y nothing thai everyone doein'l know and talk about " "Poor Lord Kverton t" said Hops, with a laugh, a* if shs enjoyed the recollection. " He did look as if he were being led to execution when he wa* leaving me room and asked me lo pray for him.' " Ob, he did, did b* I He'i no end of fun." "loan imagine he is. Oood-murning, Captain Lumley." " Why, where ths deuce Musi yon go?" "1 must. I do not know whether Mr*. Seville my want me, and I hive no busi- ness to wandsr about the grounds with you." " P. -r haps you may be at dinner, after " It i* not probable. If Lord Kverton were u> be of the parly I might wish to intrude myself. As it is, good-by* for ih* present." With a pleasant nod and smile, Miss Desmond lurnid into th* path which led directly to ths House, and left ths gallant hustar lamenting. " >hs is handsomer than I thought," he muted. " What ryes ! and inch a smile! During the brief separation of the seies after dinner Miss Dacrs naturally fell into Hop* Desmoiid'i care. "How charming th* conservatory looks !" sh* ai<!. Sball we walk round u ?" Hop asseuled, not aware <il the curiosity she excited in ihe future Baroness Cestleton. That Mrs. Savills should iuslii ills a i n.panion was one source of astonishment ; thai any one so chueu should survive nearly I wo months and present a cheerful, sslf-poeswsed, com- posed aspect wai another "And h-iw nice h* looks in that pri-tty black grenadine and lace I How snowy whits her throst and bauds are ! I suppose she is in mourn- ing. Oirls never want to be companions unless all their people die. Poor Ihings ! I think I would rather b a house-maid ; al leasl one might flirt with Iho footman bul a companion ! " "1 don't think J ever met you here be- fore," sne said, aloud. "No ; 1 am nel quite two month* wilh Mn. Saville." "Poor Mn. Seville ! she i* looking so ill. They say ihe ii rather a Icrribc wo- man. I alwayi found her very nice." "She it a strong woman, bul there is a certain grandeur in her character." " Yee, and I fancy one must be pretty itrong to ge'. on with her," laid Mis* Users, nd the gave a knowing little nod to her companion. " I'nen ihe ii awfully puio.it about Hugh. You came after he had gone." Hope bent her head as an affirmative. " He waa charming, quite charming, eo different from Richard, though I Ilk* Richard too; but Hugh had a *ort of rough good breeding, if yon can understand inch a thing ; he wai to gtneroui and bright and natural. I knew both lh* brothers since I wai quit* a little child, so I can sympathize with Mrs. .Saville. To think of hu having married some designing womaii abroad, twice hii age. 1 believ* I isn't it horrible?" ran on the ^aikativ* you ,g lady, " Horrible," echoed Hope. " I trust he is conscious of all h* has sacrificed for her. " Not she," returned Miss Dacre with decision. " These sort of people haven't an idea what family and position, and all that, mean. Do yon think Mr*. Savill* would mind if 1 plucked soms of these love- ly waxen hiossomi?" " I am sun- the would not ; but yea know h*r roach better than I do. Wan a moment ; I will gel you Ih* scissors." "Pray," asked Mis* Dacre, when she returned, " are yon Irish ? Yon don't mm. I my asking? Soms people don't like th* Irish ; I delight in them. My father's great friend is an old tieueral, a dear old thing, Sir Patrick Desmond : i* h* any relation of youn ?" " I have beard of him, bul if he i* in any way connected wuh me it issudictant that I connot ' call couiius' with him." " If h* com** down to the Court while yon are her*, I wi . aek you to meet him. Then you are Irish T And I am lor* yon ing and play ?" "I play a little. " "That is delightful. You can play an accompaniment ? I can' I bear playing ; and I want to try some duets with Ueorge Lumsjy to-nighu" " I will de my beet." said Hope. " Don't you think Osorg* Lumley very good-looking ? He is very good ityl*, too, and i* so like Lord Ever ton. I am rather glad h* u at Hounilow. Thi* place is too far, and yel loo near, lo be amusing," etc., stc. And sbs shattered en, till the gentle- men came to seek them lo their fragrant relreal, when Miss Dacr* ceased to bestow atlenlion or words on Hope. They soon adjourned to the largest drawing room, where Ihe linger* discovered lhat Mis* Desmond had quite a genius for playing accompaniments, and lime flew fast till ths carriages were announced. " U here in the world did you find lhat nio* Miss Desmond. Mr*. Siville?" exclaim- ed Mis* Dacra. " She u so quiet and well bred. Lot* te say, too. Do bring her over to the Court. 3he could be of intuit* use to me in playing socomaanimenU." " Very likely ; but, you see, I engage.! her to be ef use to me. '' Sh* hi* rather taken to me, I can see lhal, but there U something unnaltsringly eelf- "To b* sure," laughed the thoughtless possessed and frank about her. Treats me a* g""' " How frightfully sharp yon are 1" And it I w*r* a mere boy . I must b* v*ry civil *n* W*w her holt*** a k.tt as shs left th* to th* heiress. If my fatner think* I am room. making any running there, I dar* say h* will pay *om* of my debt*." Lumley'* wuhei wer* fulfilled, for Mrs. Seville, shortly before the dressing-bell ran.', commanded Miss Desmond's presence al dinner. That young lady hesitated, and aid, with her u-ual good-humored frank- nets, " V i.n am alway* so good to m*, that you may possibly ask m* to dine as a civility, bot 1 assure yon I woiihtprefer the vimog to myself." " You are quit* mistaken. I wish yea j receive to dm* with ui to-day. Why, is of no , to my " What a glorlcu* night !" said Lumley, wilh a sigh of relief, einkmg on an ottoman beeide Hope. " 'ouldn't you manage to com* out for a itroll before saying good-night finally ?" Hope looked at him for a moment gravely, then a (mil* began in her *ye* and sparkled on " lip and cheek." " Yee, U could be easily managed, aooorj- ing to novel regulations." ibs said. " I eecort my kind patroness lo her room, her blessing, and return own, ihen 1 throw consequence, I may not always ask yon ' tilla over my beautiful looks, steal down * T - * _ .1 I J V. . . L. ._ . _ . 1-i. but, when I do, be sure I mean IL " Oh, very well I am glad yon have made mailers clear." Il was a small party, and not vary lively. Rich ird .Saville was not au animated hoei. Mis. .Saville was nol talkative. The vioar was a pleaaant, well-bred man, tnd with to the garden door, which u of course left open, and, guided by th* perfume of a tine cigar, join you in th* moonlit shrubbtry.' "Precisely," (aid Lnmley.laughiDg. "It's a lovely picture. I earnestly hop* you will realixe it." jeu ne vant pa* la chandell*," ihe the help of Lnn-.lsy, who wa* alway* ready returned, riling and making him a alight | to talk, kop- the party from stagnating. , ouurteey. "A moonlight itroll is a harmless Lumloy nad brought with him, by hi* aunt's Invitation, a young subaltern, the on of an acquaintance, who made the eighth and balance I the sexes. Ths youth fell 10 Hope Desmond's lot, much to his amusement under certain condition*, whiok do not eiist ai present for me." And the went away to bid good-night lo th* vicarnas and see that she was wrapped up. Then, meeting Mr*. Saville on her way npctain. lo a barmaid. It is nni worthy of a gallant satisfaction, for sue managed to make him , (he accompanied her to her bedroom, rang what are you husiar?" sail Hope, laughing good-humorsdly. 'Von have taken a leaf out of Mn. 8avlile'i book," cried Lumley, while he thought, "What twlh she has regular pearls, by Jove ?" " If you are as hard on me as ihe Ii," he continued, aloud, " I hall not b able to live here. " "1 suppo** you are not obliged to Slav V " Well, no t bot 1 do not like to go mwav." " Then you must strike a balance," said Hope, and roe* up a* if lo return to the houe*. " What t are you going in T much nicer here." talk, 11,. i talked to him easily and naturally, conloiiing her ignorance of hunting, shoot- ing, fishing and s|<ort of every kind, rat her to hi* amazu'Tieiit. However, ihe atoned for her deficiencies by luieniog with much interest lonis description! and explanation*. A*, last he sug;stl<ed giving her ndinx- Isssons, at which she hold up her hands in dismay. Miti Dacra inlereitsd her more , than any one else. She had never been in the tociet y of a great heiress, prospective peered in her own right. "W hat a Ire- mendoui poeilion for a young girl I" thought Hopi, with a curious sort of pity. The , young girl was, notwithstanding, quite It Ii ever <> girliih, not pretty, but far from plain. She read it. was very dark, with small, sparkling black When Hop* Desmond reached her ow tor her maid, and exohanged a few werdi with lt*r unlil that functionary appeared. "1 am wntully tired," eaid Mrs. Saville, throwing h*rsslf into alow chair. "Really, life is too wearisome in ill disappointing amsuess. If Riohard will invite these lupid chattering boys, I ihall din* In my own room. Mary Daore Ii lillier than ths nied to b*, and Mr. Kawseu writee thai be cannot come dewn till ths Sunday after test, W* mult begin 'Froment Jena*' to-morrow, Miss Deemond, and get away as muoli ai we ean from the prwsent." "I sht 11 b* very pleased. U is considered one of Daudol'i best ; and I have (ever " I shall go through the wood to the glelie eyes, curly biauk hair, and a bigii color, room *h* undressed rapidly, and, putting gate. " And rxay I OOUM?" "Oh, yea if you like. Prln.i r Here, r, m. e. l.-imUy fait Hit!* at a !<MI whit lo say w it " 1 * is you have the care of ' di next. that sih.ll hviite'r Sho had a neat figure, and carried heraolf out tho candles, brushed her long hair by well, yet she lackrd distinction. th* mooalig.r, while shs thought earn.it Shu might be a very pleasant oompan- ly. muned HOB*, a* ihe gated at her In bile !.er cavalier wai el plaining the dillircn < belwien a snaffle and a curb, Sml, considering her gift*, I am net ly, " How diupuointinH of Mr. Rawioa) noped^b* w .ul I he hersnext Hun. lay; aad I have so much to say to him. True, I can write | bet a few ipoken word* face te face are worth a doion letter*. It will not , it_, . ___ . ---- " NB ; I h<.* t. e pririlegv of taking him surprised Mn Uavill* would have liked her b* *e*y to git him to myself, but a* my eat and I a* v.iy fond of him." for a daughter-in-law. How much, ax-eord- eeprcial fnsnd I have a right te de- " We!!, t.s U fA'.ksraniee little or.alur*. mis to tier ostimtie, her son appear* to man* an Interview. How weary that poor H* never sn*f* at me." hav* thiown away I" | woman I* I an 1 far from well. Poor an.t nearly friendless as I am, I wouli not change with her. No, BO ; I ua.lersUn i life better than the does, though she has lived so much longer. How her Heart mint ache when she thinks of her sun ! Under all her hardnee* and pride she yearni for the love the doe* not know hew to win. If b will only love me ! ' Then she twisi- ed up her niir, and, throwing herself on her knees, prayed longand fervently, with tiviniy alaspe'i hands, while tears streamed unheeded from the eye* thai lees than an hour ago had imiled so ssucily on Cap- tain Lumley. "The two months hivi nearly expired," he mused, when, having risen, ihe leaned againit the window-frame and looked out on the moonlit lawn. " But I am quite ure *he will nol aecd me away. 1 do nol want lo 150 among st.-angeri again. It is awful 10 have no home. But with practice, with the effort to seem brave, courage come*.*' Taking some relic sewn up in a little silk ban and hnng mind her neck by a Ihin chain of Indian gold, she kissed it lov- ingly and lay down to rest. For th* next couple nf days Mri. Saville institute-' a severe tie vtache and shut her- elf up with V!.as Desmond in her own special m Tiling room, leaving her eon and hi* guest to entertain each other. The third day Hope went out for a short stroll, as Mrs. Saville evidently did not want her company in a visit she went to pay at the Courl. Sne had not gone far when sh* was over- taken by Ueorge Lumley, who immediately began to condole with her on what he wa* pleased to Mrm her "false imprisonment." Sh talked with nim gayly enough, but alway* with what h* choose to term "a tinge of indulgence" in her manner, and then turned homeward sooner than sh* would otherwise have done. "I must bid yon good-bye. I am going back to my quarters thi* evening." he aid, "Uut I shall b* at the Court next week. I do hope you'll come and help us in those duets. Miss Dacre has planned no end of practicing." "I shall be glad to help yon if I may." "How submissive yon are t" " Wouldyou, a soldier, inggeet mutiny T" "Our duties are very different." "Nevertheless, duly is duly. "Yon moil have an awfully dull timt of it." "I do not feel dull. Mrs. Saville i* a very intelligent woman, and a* w* differ on every subject, we have abundance of inicrcxting conversation." "I should think *o. Do yon ever convert her?" "I am afraid noli hul I may make a little impression; constant drooping, yon know, etfrci* something. I want to convert her to ihe belief that man doe* not live by bread alone." "I aee; that h* wants the lugar-plnm* of true love. How tame and flat life is with- out them ! I think I understand; that joll) old boy Rawson has put you here to be Hugh's advocate." "By no mean*. H* recommended me a* a su liable person to act is reader and aman- uensis lo your aunt, and I hope to do him credit." " Do yon know you puxxle me immense- ly T" " A little mental exercise will do you good." "Mental exeroia* 1 Ycu give my mind plenty to do. You are never out of my thoughts." " Oood-inoruing, Captain Lumley," aaid Mia* D**mond, with great aompoeur*. "I hall go in by the side door." And she turn- ed down a narrow path which led to a pri- vate entrance at the foot of the stair com* muuioating with a wing which contained Mrs. >aville't rooms. Lumley stood for a moment uncertain what to do. H* dared nol follow her, and he wa* reluctant to confess himself check- mated. His generally placid face grew set and stormy "What an infernally provoking woman I She treats me a* if I were a mere school- boy, whom ihe could plsy with in safely, It 1* no longer play to me; it shall not be play to hsr. I never e treated in this way belors; and ibsrs is an odd lort of liking for me under il all. What ipeakint eye she htil I have seen doaen* of hand- somer women, bnt there's a sort of fateina- lion about he. . I will not ler her foil me.' He walked rapidly away to Ihe lonely receasei of the wood, more disturbed and resolute thas h* bad ever felt in his self- indulged life. AH his fancies bad been so quickly sad eaaily gralinsd that they had scarcely time to cryitalue into activity: now he wai tlmoit surprised at the vehem- eno* of hu own anger and determination. "And'.if I do succeed in an awakening ef paeeion in her, how will it and?" wae a queelion that pallid through hii brain. "Time enough lo think of lhal. At ail event i,l am an only son, and th* sstates are entailed. The Sunday but one, after thi* interview, Mr. Rawion cam* down in time for church. M re. SavilU choss to stay at home. The service wai ihort.for the vicar did net think it necessary to give a sermon etery week. When it ws* over, there wa* a gathering of neighbors, and greeting* ouisi.le the perch. " 1 with you would com* book to lunch- eon, Uii* Deemond." said Him Daore. "You might, a* Mra, .Saville is not here. Lord Kverton oame rather unexpectedly lait night, and I am sure you would 'ike himi H* ha* been ask ing if yon are still ahv." " 1 am vsry lurry I cannot assure him personally of :ny safety; but I oannot absent myself in thi* unosremonioo* manner. Then I hav* my friend Mr. Rawsen here." ' What a nuisance I I am coming over after luncheon to ask for assistance in get- ting up a concert to collect funds for a n*w school houe; so, till this afternoon, adieu,'* She ll*pp*dinto her peny oarnags.atwndsd by Richard Saville, and drove away. " A* w* hav. plenty *f time, I will take yon by a little longer way back, Mr. Raw- son." said Hope. " I place myself in year bonds, my dear young lady." As they started, Lumley, who had itoed aside till Miw Dacr* drov* off, joined them, an I for a abort way the conversation wa* chiefly between him and the family lawyer. l.umly had been exceedingly nice and reipeclful whenever h* had mat Hop* De*. mou. I during the last week, consequently they .had bsen the beet of friends, and ths captain Battered himeslf h* wai making prodigious stride*. Arriving at a bend of | the road where a tornstil* admitted to a | pathway lea-ling across a 9*1(1 and into Mrs. j SavilU's woods, M - Desmobd paused and | laid "lioou -morning" very decidedly. "Mr. Rawion U good enough to be m; guardian, and 1 claim th* nyht lo bore hint wilh my affairs whenever I can." "I understand, "aaid Ihs gallant hussar, good-humorsdly, and stopped with a bow. "That itroke was well played," said Mr. Rawion when they had got clear of ihe gate. "i want to eay and to hear a good deal, and ihe youth is persevering." " Is he so young ?" asked Hope. " I thought him an amusing buy, bnt I begin to see he is older than f imagined." " He will never see twenty-seven again. Bnt to business. I am glad to see you g*l on so well wilh Mrs. Savills. I thought you would." " Yee, better than I expected. It WM terrible nervoui work al drst. Firmnee* and courage are indispensable ; the slight- est appearance of the while feather, and the would almost unconsciously crush yon. It ii not easy to impreee her gently and politely wilh a sense of one's oonfplel* in- dependence ; bui this U essenliaL The tyrannical tendencies in her have been tre- mendonily developed by circumstance* and training ; bat I really believe it i* a relief o her to find a companion who neilner quarrela nor cringe* : ehe breathe* o freer air, her mind is more healthily exercised. I never conceal an opinion, and I uy to be as Irue o* possible, and lo defend my view* as temperately as I can. I also try to give her the impression lhal shs is on trial a* well a* myself." " It is a dangsrous game ; but you may ucceed. The day after to-morrow com- plete* your two month*. I suspect she would be sorry if yon left. Tell me, hav* you had a chano* of putting in a word for Ih* poor prodigal ?" Hope snooi Tier hesxl. It is too soon to attempt it," sne aaid. " Now sit down here on this fallen tree ; for I hove a long story to tell yon." (TO BI OONTIMCID.) A SWAN'S FIGHT FOR LIFE. Its Assailants Were Badlv Csesl IP B-rre II Wa* onuur red One of the finest swans on the exhibi- tion water at the base of Kiffsl'i Tower * killed the other night in a dastardly manner by two youlh*. on* of wnom is a student, of respectable parentage the othei third-class cafe-concert singer, says a Pan* letter. These mischievous lad* were returning hem* to Passy from on* of me oaf** of th* Palai* dee Beaux Art* al an advanced hour, when they law the swaa sleeping majestically on lh* pond, it* beak buried in it* feathers. They stealthily ap- proached tbs bird which was near to in* bank, aad Mixed bold of it. The swan made what has been described a* a gallant struggle) tor life, as ihe cruel captor* bear on their face*, hands aad arms cuts and bruise* inflicted by it* beak and wing*. At laat the rascal* succeeded in deepatch* ing ihe bird by twutmg it* neck but ill cries attracted the attention of ihe police- men who wer* on beat at the Trooadero end of the lens Bridge. Some moment* alter the swan-slay en went toward* 'be Tro.adero, one of them endeavoring lo hid* the bird under hu greatcoat, bat seeing the policemen advancing to meet them, they took to their heels. The lad who wa* carrying the swan wa* caughtand the other escaped, bnt a* hi* address was finished by hi* companion, th* Commissary ef the Muette Uistrio* arrwled mm early next morning. The two are now in Ihe depet waiting trial in ihe police court. The wan i* said to have been valued al I i'fi. The affair bear* a good deal of reeem- blanoe to Ihe story relaled by the late Villiere d* 1'Iile Adam of the man who killed a swan in order to ascertain if it would sing befor* dying. Th* aplendid fowl killed on the Champ de Mar* did not give out a dying song, but it may be aaid to have (brisked like a human being while its neck was being twisted and it* wings torn off. The policemen declare that the terrible sounds coming across the river from the plao* where the outrage wa* committed utterly amazed ihem for a lima. Killed the Pursuing Father. ! Morgan county, Ga., lives lh* family of the rich and well-known planter, J. T- Kstes. He had a daughter who wanted t* many Will U?en. The family of th* young woman objected to the proposed marriage. On Monday afternoon Ore**) met Mis* Kites by appointment, and they went in a buggy to the residence of th* Rev Mr. II ai well, who was to perform the ceremony. Jut a* th* couple wre getting out of the buggy they aaw Mr. Kite* and hi* sou coming toward them. Gr**i quickly pulUd a revolver and fired at Mr, tstes, the ball entering near the heart, killing th* farmer instantly. Ureea then flrad two ihoti at young Esi*s, without effect. Leaving her lather dead in th* roa-1, and her brother bending over th* body. Miss Kites went on with her lover to HroughiouvtUe. where they wer* married. The Sheriff ef Newton county ha* received a telegram stating that a reward of $.'50 ha* been offered for the capture of Ureen. Nature's Great Restorer. Women who sleep a great deal and com- fortably, who are addicted to oat naps and regard nine hour* of wholesome rest a* ab- .olutely requisite to their physical welt being, are th* women whodsfy ths frosting hand of time. These are th* women who** wrinkle*) are tew and far between and whoee eye* remain the brightest and oh*eki Ih* roeieat for th* longest period after the. bloom o/ you:h has fled. No lei* aotabl* a beauty than Diane de Poictt*ra, who re- tained her irresistible lovelin*** until her seventieth year, recognized the value of sleep a* a preventive of wrinkles. Indeed, so fearful wai ih* of lo*ing a moment of perfect reel that, mistrusting the bed* W her friends, ihs carried her own, with it* splendid fittings, on all her journeys. An Aid to Memory. Teacher (with outline map) What coon- try i* this? Clas* (Dense silence. Teacher tome, can't any o yon remain- be ? It is ths shape of a boot. Bright B>'yl remember now. It's Italy, Ike place where Ihe bootblacks com* 'rom