(Continued from last week.)

CHAPTER XXXIII. "Could you bear it, Beatrice, to

have me say so?" "Yes,I think I can now. I love my

tear suiter none the less now that a tew idol has been given me. Before )*by was bom it would have been muoh harded to have thought of part ng with her, but now our darling will-help me lo bear my lossifabe must go. It would be much kinder >f you to prepare me by a word of arniug than to have the blow fall nex,)aotedly as it often doea in such aBes.''

They were sitting together on a uatic seat oa the lawn and the doctor uttiug his arm around h e young ife and drawing her cloee to him

Said: "Never bos there been a case where 1 have exerted my skill more itian iu this; as yon aware I trusted not wholly to myself but c Junselled with many eminent physicians in my effxts to save your dear sister's life. We have succeeded in keepjog b©r to all appearance in ompartively good health but knew that in spite of all our f rJ >na she was slowly but surely fading away- Had we left her at home Bhe might have been gone ere this. I knew when we took her away that at best we would only prolong her life, but I dtd it to make you happy and to brighten ube few months she bad to live."

Beatrice was iu tears which her husband did not try to drive away, for he felt that it-seould-be-better to allow her to give vent to her feelings. ' "Eugene you are always so thought ful of others," she said, "how can I ever be thankful enough to Qod for giving me BO kind a husband. If I did not have baby I ought to be content yon are still spared me when dear sister Blanche is gone."

"I only did what I considered my duty as a physician."

"Y IU say that she has been slowly fading away and I, blind that I was, could not Bee it. Do you think we will have l.er with us much longer?"

"I fear not, dear wife, indeed her life has almost seemed at times to be a miracle. 8he seems to be living on j a supernatural strength as if waiting' for something, I know not want, but the frail thread which binds her to earth must soon break "

"If she could only die in the light of the true Faith with the sacraments to help, it would not seem so hard,but

I it seems that all my prayers, noveoas and masses for hear, conversion have been 4oBt,tor she shows no sign what­ever of having any intention of be­coming a Catholic. There was a time when she seemed greatly interested in hearing me talk about my religion; but I have noticed it more than ever of late that the subject seems almost distasteful to her, so I hardly dare mention it.

"Fervent artd sincere prayers are never lost,and perhaps that was what has helped to keep yonr aister alive. Who knows but what at the last hour her heart may be touched and she may have the happiness of going straight •to Hnaven with the baptismal robe lunsullied?"

"If it might onjy be so, but she acts so strangely I fear there is no hope."

"While there is life there is hope, land - hen you remember how miracu­lous y>ur own conversion was you

jahoulri not despair." "You are right,Eugene.and I hope

Qod will forgive me f< r m\ lack of faith after all he has done for me. Would it not be well for us to begin one more novena together for her conversion. If we commence to-day it will be finished on the fifteenth of August, the Feast of the Assumption and the anniversary of myown en­trance into the church.''

"Yes, wife, we will.for St. Bernard has said that no one ever sought Mary's intercession in vain."

The day had bees unusually warm and bright, but gathering clouds arid a Buddeo change in the atmosphere warned them that rain was at hand so they hastened to the house where they fonnd Blanche smiling over her little month old niece whom she held

, in her arms. "Won't we both be happy to-mor-

Irow?" she was heard to say, "and

»JM(» *",fte hahy-waa im king straight into __|Jhier_jp* «as if she realty understood

landthe proud parents stood watching for some minutes before making their presence known bat not another word fell from Blanche's lips excepting those of a sweet cradle song she had learned in school. The effect was charming fur soon the baby's lids drooped over the big blue eyes and she fell asleep with a Btnile equalled only by that of the young woman who held her. Very gently Blanche arose &. deposit her precious bnrdcto in the' cradle and saw the intruders for the first time. Remembering the remark which she hoped had not been over­heard she said: ' How you surprised me, Beatrice, have you been here bog? and you too, Eugene, you have both been watching me. This is hardly fair." •

"No,we just came in a few minutes ago/'said Beatrice, noticing in her sister's manner a little embarrassment probably caused by the strange remark

I whichsheevidemiy did not wish ovei heard "You looked so motherly with our darling falling asleep in your arms that we could not resist the tempta­tion of watohing so pretty a picture. We knew too well if we made oar presence known it wonld spoil the efiect."

"For baby's sake, I forgive you this time but I have put her to sleep for )ou 'and we not talk or we may wake her. Now I resign my charge to you, "and Blanche glided softly out of the room humming again the words of the sweet song.

"Eugene," whispered Beatrice as she took the seat her slBter had vacat­ed beside the sleeping infant, "did you hear what Blanche said to babj?"

"I did, but women will use such strange language to infants that-1 paid little attention to it."

"I noticed'that Bhe appeared rather embarrassed when sh j saw us and I think her remark was the cause of it."

"Nonsense Beatrice,it was nothing, you are only a little nervous and apt to imagine Btrange things."

' 'That was no imagination on my part, and it strikes me forcibly lb at my Bister has been acting rather strangely of late. I believe she has a secret and I wish I knew whatdt was."

"Now, mother Eve, Btifle your curiosity, for your sister is of far too trusting a nature to keep a secret of any imp^rta'nee fiotn us, and if she does, Bhe is too good a giirl for any barm to c me from it. Better take her advice now and keep quiet or you will wake the baby."

At diuner that evening it was no­ticed that the mirthful smile bad fad ed from Blanche's face, giving place to an expression of seriousness and she had but little to say. When spoken to it was plainly evident that her mind was wandering on some die tant subject and as soon as the meal was finished she excused herself and went directly to her own room.

When in the parlor with her hus­band Beatrice said: "I do not .like the way Blanche acted at dinner. She did not appear at all well."

' It is probably the efiect of the damp weather, "said her husband, for the rain had been falling in torrents but bad now ceased.

Half an hour later to their surprise Blanche stood in the parlor door with her hat on. "I am going ont," Bhe said, "but will not belong abseot."

'•You had better not," said Eu­gene, "for it is too damp."

"The rain is over, and as I have my rubbers on,there is no danger."

"There might not be for a pewou who is entirely well, but for any one in your delicate condition it would be imprudent to go out."

"But I must go. I have an im­portant engagement.''

"Where, may I ask?" "I cannot tell you now, but to­

morrow you shall know all." "Why not postpone your engage­

ment untilJiO-morrow? It would cer­tainly be "the heighth of imprudence for you to go out."

"No, it cannot be postponed." "As youtr physician I feel that I

have a right tc insist upon your re­maining m this evening."

"Did I ever disobey any of your orders when my health was concern­ed?" asked Blanche."

"Never," waB the reply. "If all of my patients were as obedient as your­self I think I could do much more

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He is lying in the maDger, a little infant, Christ, our king, While the angels hover o'er him and their Christmas carols sing.

He has come to dwell among us, from His home beyond the sides; In Bethlobem's stable lowly on a little straw Holies .

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And close beside her are the ange's bending o'er her babe* divino, 0 , Mother Mary, ever virgin, M'hat a privilege fras thine

To protect the infant saviour when He came on earth to*dwell;. That WQ might know and love, and of His greatness tell.

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But dost thou know 0 mother fair, bending o'er thy babe BO sweet, That the nails so rough and cparso will pierce His hands and feet?

And dost thou know thy little one lying there i s sweet repose, His eyes so mild and tender on the cross in, death will close ?

But O dear holy mother those thoughts .would make us sad, When round His crib we gather with joyous hearts and glad.

When (..hristmas bells are telling the story of lorng ago; When the stars were shining bright and the earth was white with snow When He came to dwell among us from His father's home-above;

To teach the way to heaven, with gentle words of love. Then to-day, with joy; we celebrate thy birthday, dearest king,

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