phenomena, and the labours of Hercules prove to be a dozen weather

bulletins.

"Is it any cause for wonder, that under this cheerless influence our

poetry is either silent or unsold? The true poet must be ignorant, for

information is the thief of rhyme. And it is only in dealing with--"

Kennaston paused. Margaret had appeared in the vestibule, and behind

her stood her father, looking very grave.

"We have made a most interesting discovery," Miss Hugonin airily

announced to the world at large. "It appears that Uncle Fred left all

his property to Mr. Woods here. We found the will only last night. I'm