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THE WORLD: SATURDAY EVENING, APRIT 9, Tove. « Ime. Judice Describes Some Easter Gowns—The vail—Gowns, Suits and Separate Waists| Directoire Styles Pre- Show an Unprecedented Amount of Hand Work HE Easter gowns, wraps end hata! What « glorious showing here, #0 far beyond all previous Easter dis- plays that comparisons are impossible Rich in exquisite materials, handsome trimmings, irgenuity of treatment, the hew fashions are remarkably attrac- tive, Soft lustrous «ilks anf fine ight cloths are used for the natty full ‘wraps, 0 elaborately lace trimmed and hand embroidered that many times they fairly beggar dencription. Voile, eta- maine, mohair, Sictlienne are the ma- Gerlals "which' are popular for gowns and emart sults, while some are to be seen made of ailk of a yery fine quality. A Decided Tendency Toward Directotre Styles. There ta a decideu tendency toward the Louls XVI, or Directoire styles, and the reeult 1s delightfully od4 crea- tions which cannot but be becoming. ‘This means that the skirt will be figt {n the front, shirred on the sides and at the back, with elight draping over the hip, the bodice draped over @ tght- fitted lining, often double breasted, with ICH in Exquisite Materials, Handsome Trim- mings and Ingenuity of Treatment Are the vevers either large or small, Many modifications of the modo appear. Gowns, sults and separate watsts show an unprecedented amount of hand work, shirrings, cordings, tas plpings, fagotine and French knots often ap- pearing on one design, Trimmings of the dress material, while being ex- tremely now, are dolghtfulty old-fash- foned looking. Rows of shirred goods ere placed tn horizontal tines at inter- yals on the sldrt, also employed to trim the bodice, many times outlining we yoke, which slopes down over the shoulder and bordering the sleeves. A Pretty Note of Color Is Added by Gold Battons. Tiny gold buttons add a pretty note of eolor to many atriking toilet, also large, handsome buttons of stecl and rhinestone catch the eye frequently. A Deautiful Louls XVI. sult of soft efi was trimmed at each sido of the coat, with several lange black velvet buttons covered with tiny steol beads and studded with rhinestones. This motif ts carried out tm tho trimming of the designs, The Easter Sunday Fashion Illustrations. 1—Champagne chiffon volie with short bolero trimmed with Cluny lace, flower picture hat and shiny eather shoes. 2-Chitfon dinner walst In black, appHqued with 3—Violet calling gown, heavily trimmed with real Cluny lace In clover 4—Lace picture hat, with wheels of lace and straw. 6—Ecru sicilienne costume, with box-plaited jacket, ahowlng the deep crush slik girdle and triple slee a the place of the upper sleeve. These are particularly pretty on tae summer suits of linen, The Wider the Belt the avy lace, One dainty little sult of brown end cream Unen displayed these bape sleeves and a bolero which>fostened under the left arm—an odd model. Tie front was alit down for a litte é tance and turned back into revers. This bolero was worn over a full blouse of mousseline de sole .n champagno cclor. effect. skirt of medium length. Some of the new sui coat, but the short, J Eton jackets are most present. Those made entirely of heavy (By Permission of George Munro's Sons.) (Copyright, 1803, by George Munro's Sons.) SENOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAPTERS, icant Grey is engaged to marry her Granit Bovie, whom ae ous not Valwor Tecog- ‘of their own stolen gems Duran this, Giacovery, neo to Lady Val end al wo Jewels were given her by joy. She is aaked for the latter's ad- ‘ut does n it eee e CHAPTER VL)?" © Retribution. ‘At this moment the door fs thrown wide open, and a tall man enters the room, Lady Valworth, with @ little ery, rushes forward to greet him. She has forgotten everything, except that his is her son, and that he has re- éurned to her, But a movement on Nadine’s part checks her. The girl too, after an in- astent's stunned surprise, has taken a few steps forward and thrown out her arma in the direction of tha new- comer, “Why! There he 1s! There he ts him- self!” sho cries in a clear voice, 101 by excitement, “Now he is come, he will explain all!" “What farce is this you would play, girl?" exclaims Lady Valworth, in a low but terrible tone, ‘That point- ing to where the tall figure stands in the door-way—"ls my son—Granit Boyle!" “Madame! that Ja—Paul Annerley!" Granit Boyle, his face absolutely livid, corres straight into the centre of the reo: a. ‘ou!—you here!" he says, “Tell them!" entreats Nadine, eagerly. “They have been imagining dreadful things, I told them you were returning © England soon, but I did not know it would be to-night, Paul, let them know H @t once—at once—how these stones came | } 4gto your possession." *X am Grantt Boyle,” he begins, | fou are not, then, Paul Aunerley?’ | a “That is true.” ie Nadine siaggers back from him and | 7% preases her hands ta her forehead as if | tm pain. “The game is up,” he says. “Miss Roche has forged the first link of the @hain of evidence against me, the rest @hould be easily made. I shall save you all trouble by giving you the exact facts grativ. I took the diamonds! 1 ok algo thersapphires! I had no in- Nention of marrying my dear cousin, Miss Millicent Grey. I have disposed ef the atolen jewels and was about to marry Nedine and go to America to Ive there with her for the rest of my fe under the name of Pau! Annerley. ‘@ fa che and nde alone /that J love and “ipitbal sts bady Valworth’s Diamonds. By “The Duchess,’" voi| Thomas hurriedly. «| vou fe to quit this house and this coun- Kl iry with as little delay os possible have always loved.” Lady Valworth finds her voice at last and sobs: “Oh, Grantt! Granit! Graniti’ “Prosecution is impossible,” saye Sir “AU that ts lett ‘This 19 tho only kindness you can now show—her," pi parate to the motionlems figure of fe fof fe. Nad hh “let “Come, ine,” he says, us Romembi he adds, es she shrinks from him, uu gAVe me your promise to, be my wife.” “Rut’——began the trembling girl. “T tell you you are mine and shall follow-me where I go. Have you for- wotten your oath—your promise?” nm “That promise was given to Paul An- erly.” Feturned she firmly. “That promise was given to me! To me—do you hear? whether my name be Granlt Boyle, or Paul Annerley, or and, “I cannot iG to you with all these gaping foots around; come to some other room. “Maurice! she cries, in a tone that thrills the hearts of all present, Maurice Duran {s at her aide in an instant, He has encircled her with his ‘Her head has fallen upon his breast, Granit Boyle casts one look at the woman he loves and has lost, Then ho rushes from the room. Leaving behind him the sight of the four lovers’ happiness (for Massareene ‘and Millicent are now side by side as well a8 Duran and Nadine) Granit hur- ried to his room. Crossing the room, he opens a case lying upon a bureau, and dra rom tt a revolver. He runs, his hand lightly over it, and the cool touch of the hes seems to steady him. Having assury himself that it {s loaded he lays it down ain and turns to a writing table. 13 hand ts firm, the writing bold as ever, A few words, explaining where the famous sapphires (now dismantled end unset) may be found in his rooms In town, are addressed to his mother. Bold words, with no endearing com- mencement, no affectionate tarcatpation. To him the sapphires are of no use, It 1s as well that Milllcent should havo them again, fe takes up the revolver again end healtation. His mi His brain rools, 1 image ts before him form, clothed all in palest blue. A face Vv Her lovely arms! Her eyes— See, now, thev gleam for— Cursa him! To him she holds out her hands. To him she glyes her- self. She tur A_rroan of ‘onized remembrance bursts from his ilps. ‘Then follows a sharp, report! It rings through tho house! He sways, and a corpse, disfie- ured in @ horrible’ manner, fally ‘heavily to the around, AU ja over! | And now the silenco is broken. Through the passages beyond comes the pound of hurrsing feet. There is one that runs befor 9 others. Near- ra. and still the bird carols, he dead man lies there, careless—unknowing. A tour] pon the han lle of the door, The wi till] revels In lifeless tresses, but the til opens— ‘Upon, the has fidwn away. The door threshold — standg--his (The Ent) me ‘ Mrs, Nagg and Mr. (Copyright, 1904, by the Press Publishing Company, The New York World.) Even at the Most Trying Times He Never Seems to Forget His Set Purpose In Lifelsto Try to Make Her Unhappy. And She Is Always So Quietly Sympathetic, Too! \\ Y] i : I oe Daa to me, Mr, Nagg. listen terrible will happen to you for the way | burgles in evening dress. “Oh, I hope it 1s not, for the house fe all upset and I wouldn't want a re waya| fined burglar to eee me with my hair | up in curl papers! you dare leave me! me. Tho durstar will shoot and in your business troubles soon for-|t you and miss you and I may be I wont be left alone, a burglar “You wouldn't care if burglars broke| that would break In a hous you ect toward me. "Do I ever say @ word to you exce) for your own good? Am I not serene and happy? Don't I always try to make your home attractive to you? “You can go downtown to your office get everything, in and murdered me. “What is that noise? Yes, just as 1 said, burglars are breaking in to steal | would our valuables! Oh, dear me! T left : book of trading stamps on the atae- | board In the dining room! “Where are you going, in the morning, after keeping me awake with your fault-fnding all night, are you going to desert me and leave me to be murdered by burgtars? “You are going after the burglars, yuu esy? Lo een vest in a conventional pattern, costume has the skirted coat eo becom- ing to slender figures ond a full shirred The Skirted Coat Is Worn Over a Blouse of Chiffon Cloth. show a skirted inty bolero Of courae the favorite wide girdle was also used, in thia case of turquolve s'lk, for practically every modish costume nowadays ia finished with a soft crueh girdle. ese vary in width—the wider the ‘The | lace are most pleasing, especially when edged about with @ fall of wide lerre lace. ‘These are frequently worn over an under Mouse of ohiffon oloth. The| 7" sleeve ts finished with several ruffles of wide lace which fall over the hand in showering mass. The eleeves are vol- uminoug, reaching to the wrist, the puff part above the elbow. Frezvent! ‘a looae top sleeve or a large capo takes Delt the more fashionable tn appearan aible on account of the greater length of Iino which marke the boviico thts season, the higher bust corset being fa- ‘fashionable More Easter Sunday More Fashionable It Is.| vored by Parisian modistes. The long, Uthe line is the distinct, most fas! fonable note this spring, and by ado} ing the high girdle a part of the battl 1s easily won, Separate Waists Are Used ‘The separate waists for dressy func- |Hons are now recognized factors in the world of dress, for they 80 practical that they are absolutely necessary to the woman of unlimited income, as well (THe Skirted Coat Which Is So Becoming t® Slender Figures Is in Evidence, but the — Short, Jaunty Bolero and Eton Jacket Are « Most Fashionable—Wide Belts Are the Pre er Thing—The Separat¢ Waists for the & ter Girl Are Bewitching. : as she who ts compell the thing for smart 1 wear and hundreds of other § are made of gauzy materials, such net all-over lace, chiffon cloth, crepe for the Dressy Function, | chine, and as for trimming—there seems |to be no limit, so great ts the Intitude in this flel cloth — tne jcheam cha: of valenciennes was over! ventional pattern made o: ings of liberty satin. A full blouse of with ed! By Roy L. McCardell. Iilustrated by GENE CARR. fateties planned for Easter weex will be the monster euchre, musicale and Teception gf the friends and parfsh- BEE Vj}: ZA mnie “A burglar that would break Into a house at thia hour Is not an honest man. * ® ® Who is it? Brother Willie?” “Why should you go after burglars. to Me! Some day a judgment | It may be that gentleman burglar the |night school affair or it will wreck his will be sent upon you, something ‘papers have been so full of, who only health, “Don't les killed! hour is not an hon speak rudely to would ed ns we lay asleep. “Who fs it? } f ae { at this |i THE STARTING s a “ahann | year, Constipation nd by and be glad of it. oner dio than be murdered. | “Coine away from the door or I will | | scream! Oh, you have come b Mr. Nagg?| you? You don't care if w Are you going to desert mo at 3 o'clock | 4 Frother Willie? didu't £ tell you the poor boy has been at night achool, and now he 1s 60 fa- tigued with studying that he has fallen ileep on the stairs and his clgar 1s @ hole in bis hat Hear how ‘What a timid person you are, Mr. Nagg. worrying yourself into a panic over burglars, when it's only poor tired little brother Willie coming home from night school! “Go back to bed, Mr. Nagg; your wife will protect you. “What are you grinning for? How are you be sarcastic! "Oh, mamnia, isn't he @ brute? an example for little bra heavily he breathes) We must atop this “Don't you dare grin at him! I sup- pose you think he !s a foolish boy to | stay out till this hour at night school! If it were you, you would be drinking Brother WilMe never drinks. He told me so himeelf, and he winked in the| cutest way when ho said it You shall PERFECT HEALTH REQUIRES A FREE MOVEMENT OF THE BOWELS ONCE EVERY DAY. THE RELIABLE REMEDY FOR CONSTIPATION is THE NATURAL LAXATIVE WATER, HALF A GLASS ON ARISING GIVES PROMPT RELIEF, ik, have | all mur- Ah, foners of the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, to be held on the evening of Wednesday, April 6, at Grand Centrai Palace, Forty-third street and Lex- ington avenue. Few social fynctions this season have aroused so muoh Interest or evoked |far, more than two thousand players much cordial co-operation. The var- fous committees have been selected with great care and, under capable leadership, are hard at work to render the occasion memorable, The Committee on irizes has been unusually successful. Thanks to its untiring zeal and taste, a large col- Over 2,000 Fe Most attractive among the post-lenten | lection of prizes have been secsted, ranging through the whole gamut of | usefuiness and beauty, | A splendid musical programme has” deen prepared. After the awarding @f prizes, dunctag will occupy the fe mainder of what promises to be one jof the most entertaining evenings of | the year, | Judging from the sale of tickets thus will participate. | ‘The entertainment is. for the Deseilt | ot the handsome new parochial |now in course of construction. |trom the noble end thus contributed: jal guests are assured of ‘delightful evening and of vin prizes such as few euchres, je to offe: TO WORLD’ ST. LOUIS, MO. FirstCoachExcursion ~ MAY 10, Round Trip $20 From New York PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD | THE S_ FAIR, 1904. Proportlonate rates from other stations, Special train of Standard . Coaches going: returning In coaches on regular trains within ten days. Persons expectini road's World jooklet giving rates, tral Apply 0 Ticket aR. ‘TraMc Manager. Woon, Pai to visit the World's Falr should get a copy of the Pennsrt concerning tn service and information GEO. W. BOYD, Gen, Pass. Agent ree READ IT! 4 Wonderful Mystery Story In Which a Great Detective Figures, — The Fatal Chord, Will Begin in Monday’s Evening Wo BE SURE TO READ IT | ~ ad 25 TS—1904 WORLD ALMANAC N oa Ow ONS sang Players ae Will Sit in This Big Game, 3 ‘satherbone Be