I the party, a curious event occurred. The iieads of the Souse met in consultation on the matter, in the library, before breakfast. An extraordinary Thing had arrived from Loudon at Rutland Hall. The Thing was a large wooden case, directed to Teecie Ray. On being eagerly opened, it was found to contain a pair of crutches.

And such a pair of crutches! Light and symmetrical, aud fanciful, works of art in