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"I don't see how you could have acted differently," said Serviss, with intent to comfort "But I am sure that Viola"--he spoke the nao with you now She begins to doubt Clarke and to realize the fearful mental peril in which she stands"

"That's what I don't understand, professor This spiritualistic faith is e people's o 'locoed' with it; that's what keptIt isn't for o into it In fact, I was in hopes you'd got sort o' interested in Viola, and she in you, and that you'd help her someway"

"I am interested in her," replied Serviss, quickly, "and I want to help her; but so long as she is where she is, and acknowledges Clarke's clai--Here we are!"

As they drew up before the loo front of Pratt's house the miner whistled, "Must be one of those Wall Street pirates we read about Nothing spirit-like about this castle, eh?"

"Nor about its lord"

"Why, this beats the Palace Hotel in Salina," he continued, his wonder increasing, then he s! You send up word you're here and leave ht somewhere I'd like to show Julia that her daddy don't know all that blows over the roof"

Again Serviss doubted the husband's ability to dominate the forces in opposition--so small and inoffensive did he seem and so ill-tinified than before, showed them into the reception-room "I'm afraid the ladies are out, sir, but if you'll wait a moment I'll see"

"Be sure Mrs La in his voice After the man left the roo the cards of visitors, and deciding who shall and who shall not see your daughter He hates me and may order ruone to hi instructions to have me shown the door"

To this Lambert er is returning"

Some shade of the master's mood was reflected in the voice of the servant, as he said: "The ladies are out and Mr Pratt is engaged" He had the air of waiting for theo