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The Exeter Times, 1887-5-5, Page 733-zEOEtEJ - ,A. young girl, slowly walking alon highroad, (tasty and tired looking, seeming as if nothing but shadow w lier life, As she goes homeward s perusing a eleeely written letter, and raises her hand time and again to wipe tile hot bitter tears, it may be eurmised , the contents are not of The most l'eaSS kind. After reading it through very fully, she folds it and dresiping it int little satchel on her arm, lilts hex' head lutely, quickens her pace, and soon re her destination. " . She goes quietly to her room, tekes d broad sex hat, bathe e her face, brushe )I( hair, b en takes out that letter and re•r it. 1 topping it in her lap, in a lie manner, she gazed 041.0SS the wide lands and a long deep sigh escaped her—" Li t no way, no honorable way out of our culties?" she thinks bitterly. She is too to speak her thoughts, walls have ears trouble was her own and she intena should remain so. " Must Jack sell homestead to 'pay that &remind moit that has been daily ,eating our lives ou years past? it will almost kill father to it pass into other had, but with three tie mouths to feed, and the many un troubles that have come to us, it is all J and I can do to •pay the interest and k the wolf from theadeor, let alone put tog er that priucipal. Oh if 1 Could do an/t4 anything honorable eat weeld earn the n ey, how gladly I would do it 1 To see d old Jack loosened from that weight wo amply repay me for any hardship I might myself endure 1" She stands upright, clasps her hands above her head with a weary gesture, aud as she stands there, we cannot do better than des- cribe Fanny Campbell; the competent and popular teacher of Ferndale district. Slight- ly above the average height, a graceful, wil• lowy figure, pure, creamy complexion, light- ed by great, fearless, gray eyes, eyes that di. late and darken under excitement, full broad brow, shaded by clustering curls of soft dark hair a rather large nose and mouth, a dimpled chin, small, well -formed hands and feet, and you have a correct in- ventory of Fanny's charms. ' In the rushing, lively town of Exeter, some hundred miles or so from Ferndale, standing at the window of a fashionable re sidence might be seen, that same evening on which our story opens, a handsome man of about thirty years of age The proud, fair face, however, wore a discontented, not to. say unhappy expression, and the blue eyes were moody and. troubled. What could pos- sibly have transpired to so annoy Lawrence Ellwood, the petted darling of Exeter, the wealtlfiest man in the town? As he hews the end of his heavy mu tache hemutters, '1 can't make it out, wh can't I forget her as easily as I do the youn ladies I meet every day? What is there i great, l*CEg, gray eyes to make me se them be o e me night and day? A girl, to to whom rhave never spoken, who possibl knows me by eight, by reputation at all events," and a bitter look crossed his face blotting out for a moment all its beauty, "And I don't doubt, poor as she is and forcei to drudge daily for enough to eat, butthatshe ._ would refuse me were I to lay my hand and my heart at her feet. By jove I my heart has been there for many a week past, it is useless to deny it any longer. I have passed safely the battery of fashion and beauty in Paris and other European cities, in Toron- to and Mo treal, to fall, at last a victim, tit, to a little ray eyed school-treacher 1 The worst of i , 'ruefully, "I see no chance of winning her," and turning abruptly, he left the house and made his way down town. The next forenoon while sitting in his pri- vate apartment at the Bank, a young man of about his own age was shown in on busi- nees. The newcomer was handsome and gentlemanly, in appearance, and Mr. Ell- wood rose graciously to receive him, offering his hand as he said, "This is an unexpected pleasure, Mr. Campbell. Is there anything I ean do for you to -day ?" Jack Campbell, for it is he, returned the greeting cordially, then with some slight hesitation, began, "Mr. Ellwood, I called to see you on business. Doulatless you are aware I am embarrassed in money matters. The truth is I want to sell my farm, I can- not clear myself of debt in any other way, and bitter as itis it must be done. I thought perhaps you would wish to invest in good property so I called to see you." Lawrence Ellwood bad listened attentive- ly. Wen Jack finished he sat silent a few mornentii then looking up asked quietly, "What is the total amount of your indebt- edneas, Mr. Campbell ?" "At a rough estimate, eight thousand dollars would cover it in full," was the re - FAY. " And what will you do providing you find a purchaser? Pardon me, it is not idle curiosity prompts the question," he added, courteously, seeing his visitor's face flush. "1 scarcely know as yet. Anything that will give me means to support those de- pendent on me," was the frank answer. " It will be hard for your parents to have to leave their home,' Lawrence said kindly. "God knows; it will," was the passionate answer, "it almost unmans me when I think of them, Mr. Ellwood." "You have a sister, a young lady, have you not ?" asked Ellwood, slowly. was the brief reply. " Is she at home ?" indifferently. "No, she is teaching at Ferndale," cold - /y. ssastielr Ferndale 1' exclaimed the other. "Do ; u know anything about Ferndale, Mr. 0 mpbell," asked Lawrence qrickly. "Nothing beyond what my sister has written, but, pardon, me, we are straying from business,' he added pointedly. "Pardon me, Mr. Campbell, if I.pursue the subject. We will return to business in , a few minutes. Does Miss Campbell like Ferndale?" g the you be willing to trust your sister's future and to me?" e're in I It was out, and Lawrence as he toyed he is nervously with a paper -weight at his hand as she watched the varying expressions on Jack away Canspbell's face. that " think I must have misunderstood ming yon," said Jack in DaDEZO/riellt. CAM" PPrhaPs bulieled," said Lawrence, half o the sadly, " but, Mr. Campbell, I love your reso- sister, 00 dearly, and the fear that I will aches never be able to call her rniee so unnerves me, that I find it difficult to explain to you if the my position. If Miss Clampbell will marry e her nie, I will give her the amount of your in- eads debteciness, to set you free before the world. tleas One moment," as Jack rose indignantly, "1 cape am not buying Miss Campbell. She will be here free to accept or reject me. I merely tell you difil. what I will do, providing she honors me wise with the acceptance of my hand. Will you her favor my suit ?" quietly. . d it Jack had reseated himself. it was a the tempting offer. Had he a right to refuse it gage without consulting Fanny, Frank as he al. t for ways called her ? Assuredly not,—and see looking up he found Lawrence's eyes watch. lit- ing him keenly. seen " What is your decision, Mr, Campbell?" ack " I will let my sister decide for herself. eep To her and to her alone must you look for eth- your answer, I will not influence her in the ing, least," was the candid answer. Do me one favor," he pleaded, " Write ear to her and tell her the ciroumatances and," uld with a deprecating little smile, " say a good word for me if you can " " Promise me one thine, Mr. Ellwood," said Jack rising, "11 iny stater answers favorably, will you always give her the kind love a true husband should give his wife?" Lawrence Ellvvood rose to his feet, and drawing himself to his full height, answer- ed, "as surely as there is a God in Heaven so surely will I be to your sister, if she will marry me, a faithful, loving husband as long i pale to the lips, her eyes darkening and di. as I live." I lating with excitement. Almost uncon- " I am satisfied," said Jack, offering his i sciously she extended her hands to meet his, hand, '1 will write to my sister to -night." , but when he would have drawn her to him "So will I," said Lawrence, and the two and kissed the pure, pale face she sprang parted.men away from him, exclaiming, "No, no, Mr. A week later Miss Campbell received the Ellwood, not that, not that 1" two letters. Whom the one addressed in Lawrence's face grew very sad at her evia the bold business hand could be from puz- dent aversion to him. "Forgive me," he . y, org e me, rankie. My great ilove made me forget for the moment that you did not return it." " Rather forgive me Mr. Ellwood," slat: 1 Her anawer carried a qiiiet dignity with " Yoa muat not forget," alai wrote, "hat to sne all this is new and strange, It hi needless to, say that I only accepted Your offer, because YOU SO gOner0O81Y prom" ised to extricate my brother from his dif- ficulties I can truthfully aasure you that if you do not potaless my affection no one else deco. At present all I can give yon s 103'4 friendship,the future alone can tell if it w ill ripen into anything warner. If you are content to take me under these eircurnetani ces, will do my best to be a good, true wife to you; more than that I cannot prom- ise," and Lawrence wise fain to confess he could expect no mere. When he urged for a speedy marriage, he declared she was in duty bound to fin. ish her terns at Ferndale, then itaihould be as solan as he desired. Jack was not surprised at his sister's de- cline's. Knowing her SO well he never for a moment had doubted what it would be, and yet he felt terribly uneasy about how it all would end. 'Lawrence Ellwood that clay had favorably impressed him. "If Prank could only learn to care for him," he said again and again, " I'm sure she would be very happy, for Ellwood is at heart a good The end of September saw Frank in Exe- ter, waiting for jack to come and take her home. In the meantime Lawrence had bought up all jack's debta, and one mornin e • some set of jewellry as a present, for her. the latter got a letter enclosing a receipt i full for all liabilities, Frank had been dul informed, and her heart warmed to the ma who had so delicately accomplished a diffi cult task. But that day in Exeter it wa with a sinking heart she awaited the cornin of her affianced husband. It was a strang position, engaged to this maia for over thre months, and to day would be ithe 4rst tim they would speak to each other. The minutes dragged slowly. At last a step on the !Stairs, a light rap on the door, and Lawrence Ellwood and Frank Campbell were face to face. He eaane towards her eagerly, his fair face in a glow of delight, his blue eyes lit up by his great love, with a very tender light in them, both hands out- stretched, " At last 1 Oh, Frankie, we meet at last 1" he cried tenderly. Frank had risen to her feet, and now stood u d you, really,—Larry 7" with a very slight hesitation before mentioning it. "1 am converteAd " he ericaA "Larry it shall be to the•end of the chapter 1" In the couree of an hour or a° he rokle to bite his leave. As he held her hand he looked at her pleadingly, Which brought the hot blushes to her fece. " Have you quite forgiven me Frankie 9" he whispered. , "Yes, Larry," was the low reply, without raising her eyes. Darling," and his face was bent close to hers, "will you not give me of your own free will, what I unconsciously robbed yon of some time ago?" No answer, but the little hand he held fluttered like a prisoned bird. "We naay never meet again," whisper- ed, pleadingly, "God only kows what is in store for us, and I would like to have one kiss from my wife's lips." A moment's hesitation, then she raised her pure face to his, and as Larry Ellwood kiss- ed the pure -lips of his chosen bride, he mur- mured reverently, " God bless you and keep you always, and may He give me the power of making you happy, dearest Frankie," and then he left her. Arrangements for the marriage were inade shortly. In the meantime Lan y lost no opportunity that presented itself to try and win her affection. A surprise awaited him the first time he drove out to her home to see her. He had purchased a very hand - a When they were alone he gave them to her. She opened the box in some surprise, and the beauty of its contents drew from her an a exclamation of admiration. a " You like it ?" he questioned eagerly. "It is lovely, but—" and she looked at e • him wistfully. e "But what, Frankie ?" kindly. "Say what you wish, darling." She took a step towards him and laid one hand lightly on his arm. "You will not be angry, Larry," she pleaded; "but I cannot accept your gift." , an s e openedit to a eas h 1 " pp e er . saidsad f curiosity. Glancing at the signature, she exclaimed in amazement, "Lawrence Ell- wood 1 1Vhat can he have to say to me ?" and beginning at the fire,t she read, "Mr DEAR MISS CAMPBELL,—Doubtless you will be surprised to get ails note from me, but lean endure the euspense no longer. W•11 b • 9 "Not accept it, Frankie 1 Do you dislike me so very much that you will not even take a paltry little gift from me ?" he asked bitterly. Her face showed the keen 'distress his words caused t er. "I was afraid you would put that construction on it," she answered sadly ; "but, indeed, indeed, you are Good AdViOe to Womeu jFA_RM. There is any amount .of good sense in the advice given by a businese women to her Women and the Farm, fellow wornen, to the effeet that they are In her iatereatine es4,4y op 44 Fannin thengielVeS 14 soine fair, honest way, accord - just as inlich bound ns Men are to aupport froth a wemaire pont of view," mass &hay lag to the position and opportunities within A, Brownell says :—lt goes without saying that there is no class ot women so helpful their resell' Whst is the use of s' girl' u" and 0 neeeseary be their homes as the wives more than a boy, thinking that it ia the and daughters of farmers- Herbert Speacer right thing that she should tax father and asp that Amerieaus overwork ; and he niPther, and all her brothers and sistena.in order that she may earn her bead aa an in- different painter, or an a third or fourth rate afe e Th • -evseu • ea at he suggests singer • ^ii. she eam manage to ger 1143 re' ! seems almest impossible for the farmer to quisite education without oppressing " (follow, and quite impossible in the farms fails, then nobody need complain, or nobody wronging others, good and well. It she home. The old-fashioned farmer—it is pos. sible he•may have a few successors --seemed need feel in°rtifieel but herself. illt Just a.8 to economize everything but the labor and and moil in order to give one boy a super - it is Monstrous for a Whole .1E0114 to toil !strength of his wife. The woman's work on a farm is highly important, though all men kir educatiem often to very little pia poo, are not willing to concede this until some ao it is equally So with girls. If the boy 11" time siekness stops the wife's busy hands hie way, if not to the top of the tree, at the requisite talent and g° be will make and feet and active brain; and hired help) leaet as far as he has any business to aspire iicinc'eroi trf ° they tnhi nes toaungrandgeiet 1 IevxhlueaTheret1 :lievel dawniaasns dtuo:fpotna° nyal himu,effiastrangeriei sensent ' of os hofedoruwvnuadgl value abvesptohoer worth of wife's wthmekfaaruindeorarrue-, tt oo . f e e81 ot swithindispensable,gir is. 8teo1 1 h:ifiurra will not Ellow them be thankful. Many a father and a " role '' then les them mtaakkeetheonsemsaolln, and,, lify.rwhat i he wife did so much better and beggar themselves to mothera o • . - i for so little, and that otten given grudging - Among all the burdens woman is called thanks for their pains. gentleman and scholar' Haandtuigneat out talal thhpeonbutrodbeenaori depeudence in money matters. there is not one so galling as dismal failure, or a selfish, insufferable' 'Afany truly kind and affectionate husbands cad. If he had been helped in a reasonable way, without his parents sacrificing for are thoughtless on this point, Whatever the interest of the rest, he might have been him 'money a woman wants—to a reasorable ex- the credit to himself and a comfort to all in a tent --should be given into her hands in moderate way. So with girls. What says such a way that she can enjoy it and pre - this sensible "business woman " referred to : • serve her self respect. It should be given " To work out our own salvation is as ne- voluntarily, in generous proportion to her Ihusbands income, and her use of it should cessary to women as to men. Nothing val- :be unquestioned. liable in this world is to be had withcut i ! It is evident that farmers' wives are be - compel us to work before we begin to try t labour a,nd we should not wait for necessitysto coming more interested and more intelligent learn how. But our choice of employment in regard to fanning. If they will, they can do much toward elevating farm life and would res'erae the colnmon belief that life is for worlt, and substitute "Work is for will, of course, largely depend upon our cer- cumstances. If we are so situated that we making it attractive. We are indebted. largely to their taste and efforts for the suc- have both money and time to pursue a light cess of our annual agricultural exhibitions. and agreeable avocation that requires the faculties afforded by wealth for its successful By their presence and sympathy they have prosecution, we are fortunate. If not, we given an impetus and a new interest to the pleasant field meetings and winter gather - must take the next best. But as a working woman who has seen many lives frittered I 'ngs' uselessly and painfully away in the effort to untie such employments without either ! Novelties. wrong. I would not accept each presents t from any man. When—when," blushing0 deeply, I am your wife, Larry. I wil he money to render light the consequences I The advice of many rural papers to "leave f failure or the genius which surmounts all novelties alone" is retrogressive. There are obstacles, I would earnestly urge every two great classes of cultivators; those who woman to let practical common sense, and can afford to buy and to try new seeds and not vanity or love of ease be her guide in her plants, and who delight in it, and, second, choice of an employment'." those who care for them as a means of sup - As true as truth. And what is to be said port or peofit. The first class stand in little of this? need of caution or advice. But it should be "As matters now stand most women are the study of every farm journal to assist the far too much helped, too much pitied, and latter class, not by advising them to "shun — too much praised for their own good. Girls speaking not of the many noble exceptions, and experiment, to aid them in a judicious novelties" but through investigation, inquiry but of the average—are lacking in self-reli- selection. ance, in courage to face the consequences of The farm journal that advises its readers their own acts, in truthfulness, in magnan- to "beware of novelties," shrinks its duty. ireity. And all this may justly be attribut- If such journals have no reason for existence ed to the over -help, the undue pity and the which is stronger than another, it is that weak indulgence which they receive as chil -• thea are to find out what new plants or dren." seeds or methods or implements are worthy All which deservrs and demands serious of commendation or trial; what are not. consideration. Goad, rrasonable, moderate All improvements of every land come help is right and all needed, but as much j g e les, an the progressive ag- . not refuse any gift you may choose to give me. You understand what I mean ?" wist- fully. "Yes. Frankie, you are one woman in ten thousand ! I will not offend again until," roguishly, " you are my wife," lin. gering very tenderly over the two last words. The evening before their marriage Larry said, in a curiously choked voice; " but --but drove out to see her. As they were stand - 1 was taken so by surprise. I never im- ing together shortly before he left, he Bud- ! agined you would want to—to kise me," she , denly put his arm around her and drew her ! finished desperately, flushing crimson to t 1 closely to him. It was the first time he had done so since the day of their first meeting be Exeter, and she made a movement as if to escape from his embrace. "Don't, darling, you hurt me," he whispered tenderly, "let me„„hold you so, just this once," and she permitted him. " This will be our last d b ," presently. "After to -morrow we will not be , pl -- s-; you a man ought to love the woman he marries, y . love you ruly, as In spite of Oneself Lawrence Ellwood , roots of her y I and if you will kindly listen to me, and ac_ smiled. The amile was contagious. Thel og veeepryt me, plywill endeavor to make your life I absurdity of the position flashed on both, , , and ere they were a,ware of it, both were ' O I know you will think it strange, my ilaaghing heartily osier the affain It serve I o, writing in this manner, and not even having to drive off the oppressive feeling and was an introduction to you, but I have seen you , the first foundation of real friendship h. many times in Exeter and th f t tween these d I Seatinhimself by her side, Lawrence Y • • "She does not say, Mr. Ellwood," with quiet dignity, "1 prefer to have my sister's name left out of the discussion. She accept- ed Ferndale school, knowing how much the tneuey was needed by those at home, and for their sake, if it is not all she would like, She has forborne making any complaint. My sister hi one of the noblest girls in the world and so I cannot bear to have her spoken of in a light, careless manner," and Jack Oiunpbell flushed hotly, " You have misunderstood me, Mr. Camp- bell," Was Lawreace's anawer, " I kespect Mims Campbell too highly to ever speak of her in the way you supposed I was guilty of doing," then soddenly ,raising his head and looking Jack fairly in the face he added, "1 have a preposition to make," , • jeck bowed, but looked at Mm curiously. After a niamentat eilenco he' cohtinited, le "1)o not be offended at what I say h Campbell, for assure you no offeiure te teuded. You know me, my nleans, my gen- A oral eharacter, inrinteitiess etanding, would sa , e ac remain that I love you with my whole heart an soul "1 had. a conversation with your brothe to -day, on the subject, and I write thi with his sanction. From him you will learn a'l particulars, also a proposition I made to him, which I trust will not damage my caus in your eyes. "Dear Miss Campbell, judge my past a leniently as you can, and be very sure tha from this day forward, Lawrence Ellwood will stand free from the vices that hay marred the days gone by, the memory o your pure face will ever guard me from temptation, even should you close the gate of Paradise on my longing eyes. "Kindly let me know your deciaion as soon as possible, as I will be very unhappy till I hear from you. Whatever your deci- sion may be, always look on me as your friend, if you debar me from a nearer and dearer relationship. "Yours very faithfully, (I would fails add • s, e two so strangely mated. separated. I wish, Frankie, that you could m ✓ chievously, "Well, Frankie if I did not continuedthe conversation, asking mis-1 s want to kiss my intended wife, what would! I I,want ?" , "Please, don't, Mr. 'Ellwood," slse plead - e ed. "1 know how generous .you can. be, I won't you extend it a little further, and— , s and let us get a little acquainted, before— t before—" breaking down in charming con- fusion. e "Poor little girl!" be said kindly, put - f ting his arm around her, and drawing her , close to his side. "Poor, little, timid, 1 Frankie, I won't tease yu any more you ' s may trust me, darling," and he bent his I head and kissed the trembling lips of the agitated girl. fi Frank sprang to her feet, sudden anger I chasing away every other feeling. Lawrence B looked at her, in amazement, then sudden- ' ly realizing what he had done, he too, rose, coloring plainfully. "Forgive me oh for- n give me 1 he pleaded, humbly, "00 my honor, I never intended doing it 1 Frankie," pasionately. "1 love you so, you cannot comprehend how I do love you and when iOVlngly,) "LAWRENCE LESLIE ELLWOOD." Fanny Campbell dropped the letter in con- sternation. " Oh, good gracious 1" she muttered, has the man gone crazy 1 Lawrenae Ellwood wanting to marry Frank Campbell 1" and she laughed a queer little laugh. "A man I have never spoken to, either, it is too ridiculous 1 Still there is a nag about that letter, I like," she added, thoughtfully, " mole true manliness in it than I ever gave the nian credit for 1 But marry him 1 that is simply out of the ques- tion," decisively. "1 wonder whatac has to say" after a pause, "and Mr. Ell- wood says he sanctions his suit; it is very odd," thoughtfully. Slowly she opens Jack's letter, reads it still more slowly, evidently weighing each word as she goes along, and when it is fin-! ished the whole expression of the girl's face has changed. Jack had written very minute- ly, giving her all details and leaving her 1 to decide for herself, at the same time beg- ' ging her not to accept Mr. Ellwood unless , she felt sure she could be happy with him. ' She faces the situation unflinchingly, She sees it all so plainly, ease and comfort for the dear, old parents, a sure home for the little ones, freedom from care for Jack, all these on one side, on the other, what? A life spent by the side of a man who was less than nothing to her, a man whose past drew from her nothing but scorn and loathing. ' True, she cared for no one, she was wholly heart free, but she shuddered at the thought of marrying Lawrence Ellwood. The battle went on and finally her deci- ' don was made. " 1 will do it I" she said, determination written on every feature. " Graltagive me if I am doing wrong, but I cannot see them turned adrift, homeless and penniless." A week later Lawrence Ellwood received his answer. For a tew minutes he could not summon courage to open it, at last he broke the seal, drew out the sheet and read with wildly beating heart the few lines penned therein : "'Dann Mu. EaLWoon,--There can be but s two answers to yours of the 16th, yes or no. h My answea is not no. " Yours sincerely, h " FRANK U. CAMPBELL" "Thank God 1" he said reverently "thane God, for thia great blessing," and h he kissed the signature, blaehing like a sehool-girl as he did so, a Looking at it again he bontinued, "What na a pretty name I Frank and how well it suits her! Ah my bonnie, little Frank. I can understand Why your answer is not 'no,'but the daughter Who loves so truly 0 willmake a Wife doubly worthy, and if it lies in the power of man to win your love, c so surely will I win it, darling I" The next day W11011 he to her, his sl tter breathed soinel 'ling of M great love e felt, but in his letter DO extravagant th l'In s of endearment were to be found iti sa t the end he begged for just one word to y she wae not wholly indifferent to him. ea look forward to the future as eagerly a do, regretfully. She did not answer, but he felt her quiver from head to foot. "Do you dread it so terribly, dear ?" inquired, gravely tender. "Larry, don't 1" she cried, a ring of pain in the sweet voice, then, as if impelled by some unseen power, she turned towards him and burying her face on his shoulder sobbed as if her heart would break. Larry was shocked at her grief. He said nothing, but tenderly stroked the soft, little curls that ran riot over her head. His touch eemed to soothe and restore her. Present - y she raised her head, and would have withdrawn from his arm, but he gently, yet rmly, resisted her attempt. "No, darling," he said softly, " you ought shelter in my arms from your trouble, and have wept bitter tears on my bosom, instinctively yen turned to me, and I will ot let you go." " Larry," she said, in a low voice, " was not the dread of to -morrow made me d what I did just now 1 My nerves see wholly unstrung, and I feel already that m uck ought to be both expected and de- ricultural journal must be prepared to give ancled from girls as from boys. It is ab- the earliest trustworthy information re - whether young or old, to meet with much e" patience, far less any admiration. It is not, Notes and Comments. and ought not to be any passport to honour , or consideration for any woman to plead Regularity as to time of milking should that she can do nothing, that she never had be observed, and the milk drawn quickly. been able to help herself in any useful way, Irregularity and slowness dry up a cow. and that if /educed to the dire necessity of Merino sheep do best when kept in small doing anything for her own support, she flocks, and it is profitable also to grade the would either have to die or take to a life of different lots, so that the weaklings are to - s I surd in these days for butterfly girls he , I saw you in such pitiable agitation, I consciously did what I did, I could not h it. Forgive me this once and I will try to offend again," and he looked at her seechingly. I Her sudden anger was cooling reflect was doing its work, as she answered, cal as possible, " I believe yon,, Mr. Ellwo , Being unpremediated, I can forgive you t time, otherwistI would find it hard to "Then sit down again and let us resu our conversation," with grave politeness. "Thank you" and Frankie sat down cosy rocker some distance from the sofa, t scene of their late trouble "Won t you sit here?" he asked, indica.t. ing her last seat. "1 am quite comfortable here, thank you," with a title smile. it un- cry has done me good, forgive me for wound - °IP ing yeti as I have done," and she glanced up not at him shyly. be- Something in her face made his heart beat wildly. "Frankie, tell me truly, do you ion care for me ?" he questioned eagerly. mly "1 hardly know," she an.swered slowly, od. "Till the last half hour I thought I did not, his but now—" do "Now, Frankie ?" pleadingly. "I think I am beginning to care for you," me was the low reply, so low he had to bend his head to catch the words. in a His arm tightened about her. "You have he maae me very happy," he said; then sud- e y e bent his head and kissed her pas- sionately time and again. The next day they were married. Six months later husband and wife stand side by side, a goodly sight to see. it , you cannot trust me, sadly, th going where she sat, he knelt down by h side, and slipping his arm around her, sa tenderly, "Dear Frankie, have pittien with me. You say you care for no on won't you try and care for me just a littl O very little," unconsciously his arm tigl ened around her. "Mr. Ellwood, don't, please don't," s cried, in deep distress. "Mr. Ellwood I" he repeatel, reproac fully, "why do you call me thxt, Frankie " What else would I call you?" ahe i quired innocently. "Why, Lawrence, of course," he answered promptly, "Let me hear you say it, dear, pleadingly. But, I don't like the name," doubtfully that I hope you don't object to it?" smiling. "But I do," decidedly. "I'll call yo neither. I'll have a name all my own, fo you," saucily. Lawrence's heart gave a great bound Surely she did not dislike him when sh poke in that tone, and, yeti she permitte im to put his arm around her, and tha errible nervous dread was wearing off. Bu e said nothing of this, only bending his loo n her more keenly, he asked, merrily And what ia my new name to be, eweet earb ?" "Lel Inc see," else said, gravely. Afte moment's thought, she looked up with erry twinkle in her eye. t^ aVell, what is it?" he asked gaily. , Larry 1" she said, emphatically., He gave a low whistle as he made a etnni al ameo at the name. "You don't like it ?" she questioned alike en You do not regret having married me, er Frankie ?" Larry inquires. id "No," she answers quickly, then adds, ce "1 never knew real happiness till I was e, your wife." e, His face lights. " You have learned to it. love me," exultantly, "have you not, my darling 7" he "Yes, Larry, with my whole heart," was the response. We draw a veil over the h. scene. ?" A few minutes after, she asked mischiev- n- ously, "shall I call you Lawrence or Les- lie ?" ,s No, emphatically, "nothing but Lar- ry." And "Larry" it will ever be in that negro happy home. • " Then call me Leslie, my second name is Britain's Drink Bit - shame. , gether. as. a An eastern farmer says that he does not What's the Vatter with this Menu? know of anything finer than a good ox team, Guest (to landlord)—What can you get and that wherever you see one you see good me up for dinner, landlord ? crops. Landlord—Anything you want. How It is a good plan to give a cow immediate. aboutsome nice fish -bails! ly after dropping a calf a tablespoonful of saltpetre dissolved in water, and worked into Guest—Don't care for fish -balls. I'll take a bran mess. a couple of chops, not too well done. Landlord—Well, it's a little late for Don't keep a calf tied or shut up in some Them fish -balls is nice. shops ; but I can give you anything else. tdoamhiep,ddoawrokcoHroneare,owdaiththheasrudnlyal,rionoomasenoaouogohh Guest—A small porter -house, with mush- asAhsenas ogrratihne fpeleadntfsnirnfathtteegnainrgdesnt.seEs the TOOln Landlord—A bridal couple ate the last following is given by a stock raiser : Corn mushrooms I had in the house not ten min- meal, eight pounds ; linseed meal, three utes ago. I've got some Al Toronto dressed pounds; wheat bran, six pounds, with hay. beefsteak, but, unfortunately, it's only on 11 18 claimed that a fat sheep will produce the way. Them fish -balls are brown on coarser wool than if only in moderate flesh. the top 1 Guest—Veal cutlets 1 Excessive feeding will increase the weight of the carcass, but not the fineness of the wool. Landlord—The last bit of veal went to make chicken sal — er—oh ! veal? No no 1 Do not make horses reach up for their veal ; but I can give you anything else. 'Aly feed. Dust gets into their nostrils; besides, wife picked that codfish herself, and them it is an unnatural thing for them to do. judge of the supreme court asked for the re. osCfOfteiresd_hincoalinveesa.l,Wife cipe only this evening. ^ balls are as boneless as tapioca pudding. A1 One egg a day is a prescribed remedy for wthoautldhsauaggbeesetuageihvaean—ge Guest—Got any spring chicken? and a little basswood charcoal in the feed Landlord—I'll have some nice ones for daily. breakfast. But if there's anything else youi want—nice hot fish -balls, or— Germany's White Elephant. aeon then 1 Guest—Oh let me have some liver and il Reichsland, after sixteen years of posses- Landlord—We don't have liver and ba-ision, seems to be about as much of an ele- con aftor 2 o'clock, sir. It's just luck that phantonGermany'shands as ever. The pro- . we've got them fish-balls— Guest—Bring me some fish -balls 1 Landlord—Yes, sir 1 Tea or coffee ? Guest—Coffee 1 to have made little headway. Instead, Prince Landlord—Well, the coffee is all out 1 I Hohenhohe is entrusted with a somewhat new guess you'll have to take tea 1 ject of redividing it and assigning the north- ern part to Prussia and the southern to Ba- den for incorporation and governmentappears South American Gold Mining. The necessity for a prompt settlement of the boundary dispute with the republic of system of administration, vvhichnevertheless does not appear greatly to effect the desired Germanization of Alsace-Lorraine. Mean- while the revelations of the late elections have caused more stringent measures to be taken in these disaffected provinces. Secret Venezuela is strikingly illustrated by a few clubs are ferreted out, furtive tricolors are items of intelligence we take almost at ran- seized, expulsions have recommenced, and dom from British Guiana newspapers just Strasburgsees its garrisonlargely reinforced. to hand. One item tells of about 200 labor- Such incidents are the natural sequences of ers and others—the laborers would be chiefly the result f th 1 t b 11 ' The money spent in Britain in 1886 in r liquors amounted to the enonnous sum of $6 l4 528,925, and yet this was less by e deletetioua stuffs in 1885. If every nch $1,815,605 than that was spent on the same, exper man, by th t woman and child in the United Kingdom regal, , had spent the same amount of money on of ton drink the per capita account would have 903 0, been $17, In 1816 it was $22. If all such the col ' sums had been saved what an amount of vvaa 6 useful al -Melee might have been bought and worna, a what an amount of comfott enjoyed. No for tha Ilkind of work gives less employment for the 4.4 eeu capital involved than the manufacture of teeta se intoxicating liquors. If the six hundred show, millions of dollars, worse than thrown aways main. could have been save(' and used to eonie ince. fit, what a mighty it/mutat, would have been given to honest industry, g y ey ur- ea—leaving Georgetown in one day for nish France with reasons for irritation and the gold mining districts in the tributaries sympathy. It is clear enoagh that the pro- of the Maasaruni River. Another tells of a blem of what to do with the conquered pro - digger selling his placer claim to a private vinces has not yet been fully solved, and that company in Georgetown for 630,000—no less they remain more or less a source of peril than 45 pounds of gold having been taken for the relations of the two countries. by him from this claim in one month, The district of the Puruni seems to be passing The Queen Sleeps Between Irish Sheets. n Mineral wealth. According to an t examined by a commission appointed A linen dealer in London has the royal e local Government to frame mining order every year for ten new pairs of sheets tions, quartz abounds in "thousands at £25 a pair. The linen is of the most ex - s" in the Puruni creek. In 1885 but quisitely fine cambric; in the centre it§ the ^awes of bullion were exported from toyal coat-oaarms not beautifully embroid ony, whereas ih 1886 the total export ered, and the morn equally exquisitely ver 6,560 ounces. The total for 1887 done ih the four corners. These sheets are es to surpass that of laefi as the total for the state rooms, and are all rnanufactur- rata if the home Government guaran- t Year elicels that for 1 882. That is, iesdfrneseharlytfetilrf na sisth. eEd vweirtyh dliany,,nt,haenQdusebcenh'soubseed. minty to the enterprise now being maids perform the task- There are twelve by keeping Venezuela to ber own do- pillows, on which the linen casee are sewn) not buttoned or tied, and these also are changed every day, "James," said a grocer to a new boy, "what have you been doing in the back room so long?" "1 was a-ptchite the dead flies out of the dried currants, sir," teplied James. " You were 1" replied the grocer, with much disgust • "an your father told me that he thought' yOtt were born tor the grocery bsins5, You had better study for the ..uinistry, James.' 1, " I can't say 1 do," he acknowledged owly. "Neve' mind, it will not be long till you ielt it the prettiest name in the werld," gelv, "1 would like fo hear how it sounds," he id with great innocence Short, Crisp and Deoisive. " What's your bushiest; ?" asked one merchant of another, "1 mann-feature quieine ; Mid yours ?" " lipeeifies for ague." "Shako I" Doing Well for His Size, Visitor (to Flossie)--" And liow is the baby to -day, Flossie ?" Flossie—" Mamma think a he is a little better." Visitor--" Then he is not very much bet- ter ?" Flossie--" Nos nia'ann He couldn't be very much better, you know, beeause ho is such a little bit of a baby,"