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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1888-3-30, Page 7• MARCU 30, I Lib b .I" H E ILJSSbL, P • e I erieraisarepereraernessouriorearearrearrearromestamiesourerstimmser=cauweaemaresamearessawasoinawareaceiscomormi= ZEST TO 'EARNEST. By B. .P. BOB, Amon ey 1,0 so UMW that the mama and croteuety round it politic to fall in *with the pre- vailing visit. Amid approviug node, whiiiperod 0011- sultations, and the hauling out of all sorts of queer receptoolos ot money, the oraceful city bone and the bluut, broad- tuidor 110 riog eirciunstancoo, added ; "1 am Sorry au)' of 6= friends should havo boon kept waiting for supper, 11 th0y will note be so kind as to stop down, wo 'will do the best we can for them." Tho good man woo as puzzledas Mrs. SIpARRIER8 BuRNED Amy," it mom, Shouldered farina started on an ex- Oubling had been by a louder explosion podition that, to the aix little Dlimms, of niirth. The stout farmer whispered A. CHESTNUT nun, ETO. would "be more important than one for . somothing to Dottie,and than be, with ------ , the discovery of the North Polo. au oxtravagant flourish, offered his arra hit shim that sprig of the law has tried " No coppers now I" ohouted thoyouug to Mrs, Gubling. to bully and whip ue into doing gonna man. ' "(lo 'long with you," the said, giving thing, I 'won't give ono cont. I want you Lottio, fairly bubbling over With fun him a push, but ho took her along with to understand, Tom Harcourt, that and enjoyment of the whole Ping, was him, while 'Dottie brought the parson to whatever may betrue of the people back all "ramousness, and with Smiles long where his mac stead surrounded by in the country, you, nor no other man, can drive us with ahoreewhip." Tho young inau's words seemed to meet with general approval, and there wero many confirmatory nods and re, sponsos. They were eager to find some ono to blame andupon Whom they could vent their vexation ; and this aristocratic young lawyer, whose words had cut like knives, was like a spark in powder. Many couldgo away and half pomade themselves that if it had nob been for him they might have done somothin handsome, and even the bobdisposoU No one was permitted to escape, and present wore indignant. It would soem in justice ib could now be said that few that the party would break up, before wished to, for all began to enjoy tho the minister returned, in a gene& tu. theory of doing a good and generous ' deed. mu% Tho young farmer stalked to tho front When, having beeu to nearly all, Lot. door, and said threateningly to Hem. tie said to her now beaming companion : stead: Go and got Mrs, Dlimm, and seat " Opon that door." her in the largo rocker in the parlour." " No, don't you do it," whispored Tim poor little woman having stet - Loth°. named the earlier scenes from the He threw the door opcm wide. stairs with strong and varying foelings, "011, for shame 1" one said aloud; had, during the last few moments, soon " I did not think that of you, Mr. Hem- Dottie peso with such a profusion of stead. greenbacks in her husband's hat,that in Without heeding her ho confronted a bewildering sonso of joy and gratitude the young farmer and asked: she had fie to the little nursery semi- " Do you believe in fair play 2" tuary, and when found by somo of tho " Yos, and fair words, too." ladies was crying over the baby hi tho "All right, sir. I listonedquiebly and odd , contradictoriness of feminine politely to you. Will yon now listen to action. Sho was hardly given time to me ? I have not spoken yet." wipe her eyes, Wow sho was escorted "011, certainly," said tho young on the arm of the now gallant forma, farmer, squaring himself and folding his to the chair of state in the parlour. arms on his amplo chest. "Lob every Then Lottio advanced to make a dog have his day." little speech, but could think of nothing Hemsteacl then raised his powerful but the old school -day formula; and SO voice, sp that it could be heard all the stately introduction endodubruptly through the house, and yet he spoke but most effectively, as follows o_ quietly and calmly. "As a token of out esteem and kindly "Tho gentleman who last addressed feeling, and as anoxpression of—of—I— you, now'm the Spirit of fair play offers wo.hereby present you with—with the to listen to me. I ask all present, With reward of merit ;" and sho emptied the the same spirit of candour and polite- , hat into the lady's lap. nom to hear me for a few moments. , Instead of graceful acknowledgment, But the door is open wide, and if there and a neatly worded speech . in reply, are any.who don't believe in fair play Mrs. Dlimm burst into tears, and spring. and a fair hearing all around, they are ing up threw her arms around Lottio's at libertyto depart at once." necleand kissed her, while the green - No one moved. And theyoung farmer backs were scattered round their feet said, with the sternness of his square like an emerald shower. Indeed, the time were wondering at themselves and shines through the face, as througha face greatly relaxing: grateful little woman, in her impute°, how it all came about. Strong.popular transparency, and the true character is o Von may shut the door, sir. We had stepped forward and upon the movements are generally surprises, but seen. Lottio saw Hemstead's face grow will liston when spoken to in that Style. money. the springsof unitodand generous action so noble and manly, so free from every But wo don't want to be driven like The city belle, to hor great surprise are ever -within reach, if one by skill or trace of the meanness of egotism and cattle." Then yielding farther to the and vexation, found that some spring of accident can touch them. Even per. selfishness, that in the depth of her soul hifluenco of Homsteadrs courtesy, he her own nature had been touched, and vetted human nature is capable of sweet she respected him as she had never any stormed forward and shut the door him- that tier oyes also were overflowing. As and noblo harmonies, if rightly played man beforo. Distinctively sho placed solf. she looked around deprecatingly, and upon. Julian De Forrest, the rich and elegant " Thank you, sir," said Ilemstoad, half -ashamed, she saw that thou) was a idler, beside this earnest man, self -con. heartily, and then continued : prospect of a general shower and. that secreted to the highest effort, and for " I am a strange]: among you, and am many of the women wore sniffling an. the first time her soul revolted from her hero to-oight very unexpectedly. My clibly, and the brusque young farmer CHAPTER XL cousin with somotlung like disgust. Immo 18 111 the West, and hkeyoursolvos, stood noar, looking as 1± 110 001.1.1a MOTO What she had imagined, became real tore in contrast. I belong to that class who', when they easily- hold a span. of runaway horsee A POSSIBLE TRAGEDY. at that moment, and De Forrest "Whoa there, steady now," cried bored d Harcourt to the horses; aud Hemstead, 111100 011 sitting with his back to him, note( that he was too much engrossed with their management to speak often, even to Adclio who sat boside him. "bit. Hoinstead said that Auntio rammer was more than a duchoss," added Dottie laughing. "True, she's a monster. But 'what did Mr. Herustead tall hor 2" " He said Oho was a woman,' and was as polite as if paying homage to universal womanhood. ' " I think," said. Do .Forrest "that Mr. Hemstead might halVe found a bettor, if not a 'ergot ,type of univer- sal womanhood' t� wham he could havo paid his honiage. was not aware that he regarded bulk as the DMA admirable quality in woman, Well, he does not . take a narrow view, of the sox. His ideal is large." "Conte, Mt. De Forrest," said Hems stead, "your wit is as heavy as Mrs. Lamina herself, and sho nearly broke my back going downstairs." "011, pardon me. It was your back that suffered. I thought it NILS your heart. How cemo you to be so exces- sively polite then 2" • " I think Miss Marsden is indulging in a bit of fun at my expense. Of eourso a gentleman ought to bo polite to any and every woman, because silo is tidings of the evil out of which this good result, brit Lathe found opportunity to such. W oold bo knightly or man y collodion with such a grace that no ono "What do r„ think of ?,, poor obscure woman as if she was romombered by eoine of tho rustic youth, greenbacks like fallen loaves, which in certainly didbeguiletberniuro generosity the hurry of events had not been at which they wondered ever after. picked up. Tho good man stared at The result was marvellous, and the els neer with hor tearful oyes, and Mrs, crown of Om old hat was boconiing Gnbling stared at tho money, and crown of joy Marled to the impoverished the people laughed and clapped. their owner, who now had tho promise of hands as only hearty country people HOMO royal good times, oan. Lottio canght the contagion, That fast filling hat meant nourishing and laughed with thorn till she beef oeoasionallY, a few books for the was ashamed of herself, while the minister's famishing mind, a new dross rest of her party, except Heoastead, no two for the wife, and a warm Snit FOP laughed at them and the " whole absurd tho chilehou all around1 thing" as they styled it, though liar. court hall a few better thoughts of his 01111. Mrs. Rthinim's lank figure and curious face now appeared from tho kitchen in the desire • to solve the mystery of the strange sounds she heard, and. the me heard.of delay in coming to supper. Lottio's coadjutor at moo pounced upon hor, and escorted, or rather dragged her to where sho could see the money- Sho stared a moment, and then, being near. sightod, got down on her knees that sho might look more closely. " She is going to pray to it," cried tho farmer; and the simple people, aware of Mrs. Rliasum's devotion to this an- cient god, laughed as if Sidney Smith had launched his wittiest sally. "Mrs. Gubling," continued tho young man " if y,, ,.1 V., coudnittee, you ought to be, the best man of the lot" '3d havo you know I'm no man v..; all. It's no compliment to toll a -woman she's sumpen like a man," interrupted a:re. Gubhng, sharply. "Well, you've boon a ministering angel to us all this evening; you. can't deny that, and I now move that you and the dominie bo appointed a cornmittoo to count this Money and reliorts" 4(1 ' It was carried by. acclemation. "New while the irooth tot, Pm going to strike again. I move thatave raise the dm -Mule's salary to a thousand a year. We all know,, who know any. thing, that he catilt support his family decently on six hundred." In the enbhusiarun of the hour this 'was carried also by those, who at the same " Miss Marsden does herself i Month:0," said Uoinstead, quickly. " You have soon her action, All that I havo MOO of her accords with that." " But you havO not known mo two days yet altogether," said Dottie. "No matter. Tho last timo I was iH a picture gallery I orient most of tho time before oue painting, I did not re- quire weeka to learn its charecter." " I shall judge you by your action, Miss Marsden,' said Irfra. Munn grate- fully. " My creed forbids me to think ill of any one, trod my heart forbids mo to think ill of you. Thom Wars I saw in your oyos a Short time shwa became you better than any diamonds you will ever weer. They wero nature's orna. wants, and provod that you were Still nature's claild—that yon had not in your city life grown proud, and cold, and false. It is a ram and precious thing to see outward. beauty the reflex. of 10 3110110 lovoly spirit. Keep that spirit, my dear, and yon will never lose your beauty oven though you grow old mid faded as I am. I wish could see yon again, for your full sunny life has done 1110 more good than I can tell you." Again Lottio's warm heart and. im- pulsive nature betrayed hor, and, before she thought, exclaimed in sincerity: " I wish I deserved what you say, and I might be better if I saw more of such people) as you awl Mr. Hemstoad. If he will drive me over to -morrow I will conte and soe you. I think he will, for I haven't told you that ho is a minister, and would, no doubt, like totalk to your port of this meeting, and it will Ise usbancl." greatly to your credit. I take back my " I might have lcnown it," said the former harsh words, I congratulate you little woman, stopping forward and on your action, and commend you for it." shaking Hemstead's hand most cordially. I "Give me your hand on that," cried 'vf congratulate you, sir, You have I the farmer. "Three cheers for Tom chosen a princely calling—a royal one Harcourt. If you are ever up for office, rather, and can tread directly in the ' sir, you may count on the vote of Scrub stops Of the Son of God. I predict for Oaks." you success—the sucoess a true minister Thus with cheery laughter and mutual craves. You have the promise within good feeling, the eventful donation party 'you of winning many from evil." broke up, leaving a happier family in " Beliovo me," said he earnestly, " I the little parsonago than over dwelt oceal.1 rather have that power than to there before. a king," In a few moments the party from Mrc. on cy well say that, sir," the re- Marehmont's were on tho road, though I ieuity that Lathe did not it proved' difficult to hold tho chilled and spirited horses long enough for them to get seated. Do Forrest again took his place by Lottie, but she determined to make the conversation general. "I've had a delightful evening," she exclaimed, "and am very mnoh,oblig,ed to. you, Addie and. Mr. Harcourt, for bringing me." said Hernstead. "She better kind of elogliOn0e, and speaks to us throe& good Old IsindlY deeds. My part tho happy theta of tide evening Se alight,. It ifs Conaparatively easy to sorest 0094 and generous recon, but it is owlet to PerfOrMo It is 0110 thing to preach, and quite another to practise. 'Yost have the hard part—the practising, and yet have 'bee it as if it were not bard, as duty seldom is when performed oa in the right spirit; and therefore demo° the greater credit. If what you have done from generous impulse to -right, you will honoeforth do from steady principle, you will havo e81180 to remem- ber this evening gratefully. That it is more blessed to give than receivo'is true, not only because the Bible deolarcs it, but because human experieoce proves Loud applause followed these worda, aud then the farmer said; "Now, Mr. Harcoort, you are welconio to publish all you have seen at Scrub Oaks to.night." At this Harcourt stepped forward and sa' • " Although not called on for a speech, I shall make a short one, I have learned a thing i; wo this evening. When I CD c+ CD make a blunder, I am not athamed to tej cn ' acknowledge it. Mr. Hemstead and I both wished to bring about the 10100 C+ thing, only I wont about it the wrong way, and he the right. What I then said as a threat, I now 587 08 a promise. I shall write for our county paper a re- think hor capable of. "Any common man may have kingly power, and the meanest have cursed the world with it, but the power to win men from evil is godlike, and only the godlike have it." Lottie looked curiously at the object of her practical jest. The words of the pastor's -wife seemed to havo drawo his thoughts away from the speaker and herself, and fixed them on his future work and its results. It is in such mo- ments of abstraction—of self -forgetful- ness, when one's mind is dwelliug on life purposes and alum, that the spirit "I'm glad you enjoyed yourself," said Addie, 'aud hope that you have now had enough of the ' other set,' as you call them. I don't see how 7011 0011 en- dure thom." "Nor I either," said Belle, "although I suppose we ought to minglewith them occasionally. But I am tired to death." " I was disgusted with them from first to last," said De Forrest; "the un- couth, ill-bred crow. I couldn't endure to see you, Miss Lottie, going around with that plod -hopper of a fa,rmer, and worst of all, how could you touch that groat mountain of flesh they. called Auntie Laaniner 2" • " Many men of meny minds," trilled out Lottio; but the thought of Hem - stead's treatment of the poor old. mom - givo, give nob from their abundance, but than ho could hold in lumse • , PI , out of their poverty. There has boon a At this moniont Ilemstoa,d stepped Whoa the money was being counted, "1 havo found you at last," he said, mistako here to -night. I think I under- forward and said : Lottie led Mrs. Dlunm into the hall, and "wo became so wedged in the parlor, stand you better than my friend, Mr. "My frieuds, WO am learn a lesson introduced lier to Homstead, saying : that thoro was no getting out, but BOW Harcourt. From tho pleasantness of from this scene, for it is trio to our best " This is the magician whoso wand Choy havo completed the laborious task the eveoing more are present than you nature, and very suggestive. Yom' has transformed us all." , . of counting a sum that a bank cloth looked for. There axe many young peo- pastor'swith standing thore upon your "You aro -the wand then, ' ho said, would run ()vet in two minutes, and it is pia herewhomI suspeothave come from gift that sho may kiss the giver (for in laughing. ' . re to bo announced with a final flourish of a, distanco, unexpectedly, for tho sake of this instal= Miss Marsden but re- " What is .tho wand without tho trumpots. Then the stinu clodhoppers a ride and a frolic, and -were not as. well presents . you and your feelin_g and magician 2" she asked, shyly watching that you have inveioled into doing prepared as if their households • had action), is a beautiful proof that wo the -effect of her speech. something that they will reprint of with known of it beforo. Long drives and value moro and aro more blessed,by the His quick blush. bespoke the sensitive groanings that cannot be uttered ±0. tho mild night have caused koen appe- spirit of kindness which prompts the nature that it was becoming her delight morrow, will go homo resolving to pinch tithe. When the result became known gift, than by the gift itself. See, she to play upon, but he said: and save till they make goolt whab they a few moments ago, Isawthat many felt mite her foot on tho gift, but takes tho " Accordiug to legends, magic power have given." lie then added carelessly that it was too bad, and that something giver to her heart. The needs of the was exerted in two ways, by a magician, to Mrs. Dlimm, not waiting for au intro- ouglat to be done, and no one NVSS more heart—the soul, are ever greater than as you snggosted, and by ordinary rnor- . duotion, " I am surprised that , you and decided in the oxpression of this feeling those of the body, therefore she ac- tads who hepponed to find a wand or yourhusband aro willing to stay among than the gentleman who last spoke. All knowledge's your kiticlness first, because spell, or some potent secret by which such a people." that was needed then, and all that is with that yon have supplied her chief they and any one could performencervors. Before slao could answer, ho said to needed now, is it to consider the matter need. Sho does not undervalue your Now, / assure you that I am the most Lottie, "Aro you rowdy to go home? a moment, and. then act unitedly. I ask gift, but values your kindness more. ordinary of mortals, and without my Harcourt and Addie say we ought to you as Christian men. and women, as Hereafter, as you supply the temporal wand I could not conjure at all." start at once human°, kind-hearted people, to dismiss neod of your ppastor, as I bellow von Dottie gave him a look at this point Lottie was provoked at his rudoness, from your niinds all coosiderations, save over will,- lot all be provided with the which heightened his clalor, but he con- and furtively watched Mrs. Dlimni's ono—your pastor's need. I•understand same honest kindness and sympathy, timed 1fico to see what impression he made up. that ho has six little children. A long Lot us also all learn from this lady's " Miss Marsden, in her gonerosity, on her. indeed her Paco was a study cold wintra is before him and his. Ho action to think of the Divine Givor of shall not give to me the coedit for ovents for a momont as sho measured De For. is dependeut upon you for the comforts all good, before his best oarthly gifts." which I trust will add a little sunlight rest's proportions with a slow, sweeping of lith. In return, 110 is serving the Mrs. Dlimm bad recovered lierselfsuf. to your life this winter, Mrs. Dlimm. glance, which he thought one of admix.- dcepost and most sacred needs of your ficiently by this time to turn to the It is to bo Matured chiefly by herself and ation. But instead of turning contempt - natures, and in his ooverty. is loading people around her and say, with a gentle that manly young fellow there, who is 0 uously or resentfully away, lite: faro was yon to a faith that will enrich you for dignity that would scarcely have been member of your church, I suppOse. It pitiful. ever. It is not charity thatis cskod. d • h • was Miss Marsden who brought im the They wore now summoned to boar the A church is a family, 1011±1 700 aro only ' providingfor 70011 °VII. How could any of you be comthrto,ble this winter if you theory your minister wits pinched and braking ? The , Biblo says that tho - labourer is worthy of his biro. You havo only to follow the impulse of yoot consciences, yout own batter imbue:is, and I havo no fears. A few moments ago your pastor hada painful surprise. You • can bath a yery agreeable ono awaiting him by . the timO he returne. You can malco Ins heart glad for months to come, and so make your own glad. Though I ging out the best theto is in ma that said sioaplo, innocent Mrs. Dlimin, who, Homstead's face passe to Latino's, and understand how she eau do such thmgs am a strangor, as I said, and a veal you belong'to the royal family of the . from Loltio's eoquotry and the expres. she heard with inattentive oar tho young savo in Um spirit of mitichief;", ll•ie re. man, Yet I am willing to give double Great King. Your Master will reward sion of Hemstead's eyes, imaginedthat an fume, say with ho ,,,, by °Mph a g s : plied, discontentodly. "1± really pained what I imposed at fust, and if sorae ono you." • p " Tho gentlomanhas truly intorproted to you my very heart. I do value tho k' o s more than themoupsy sthish ivo needed eo sorely. Our Christian work among you would be moth full of hope and faith because of this scone, and theref oro morn successful." Then, as from a sudden impale°, sho ' turned and spolco to Homstead with quaint earnestness "Yon aro a stranger, sir, but I per- ceivo from your noble courtesy and • , r to 101)1)110018,110 and has como. She not only took up tho whispor to Mrs. Dlimm to bow to duchess, end treat soma flim could resist, but sho suggested tho col- " I don't know what to din*. It is Diction in Um first place.", painfully evident that bo is not a nutii." " What do you. know about my Mrs. Dlinufi's verdict had a weight Irresistible grace ? You haven't 01011 with Loth') that sho -would hardly have belioved possible a few hours before. mo anything." " You wall lilac° me hi 1111 4W1tWatil. There was to quaint simplicity ancl sin. dilemma, if you ask anything, for I hltvo ecrity about her, au unworldliness, that given -you ell the money .I haver with germ hor -words something of the mo," bo said, laughing. authority of tho other world. "Perhaps 110 would givo himself," Tho abstraction that had been ou scarcely human 2 Cluvalry, continued ho, thughing, " dovoted itself to woman in distress, and if over a WOMWS S0111 WL1S burdened, rianit Lamina's numb bo. But how do you account for this, Mr. Do Ferrost It was Miss Marsden that book pity on the poor creature, and man. moiled me to her aid. She was more polite and helpfurthan I." "1 have just said to her that I do not understanding or an engagement existed il We present you, cos an exprossion of me all the ovonino to see you in contact will take up, a collection, will hand 1» Poor Ilemsteed, who time fulled for. between them. • our goodwill, with two 111111±1110±1 stud with swbaNoA,ii r o ho added tendotly, ten donors,' gotton himself 111 3118 thought for others; Dottie laughed till the team came at fifty dollars." aside to Lottie. ", Give ruo your hand on that," said was 00W suddenly and painfully =ado ITerustoad's blushing confusion, but said She, hoard, but atilt dirt hot hood Rio "Well, 1 can understand it, said the young farmer hoartily, 'and there's conscious of his own OXISiOVICO, and at after a momont? pastor's grateful teply. Do Forrest Hemstead, emphatically, , ten dollars mote to keep it compallY, onco hoc:Dane the most hplpthss and melt. • "That W01.11(1 bo a graceloss rogues:, whispered to hot ofton, but her brow " I suprso Mt. Hemstottd behoves in Whon a man tallca Into that, I am with ward of mortals, as he found all eyos him, ;boulder to shoulder. Will Some turned. toward, Iii. He was trying to one bring me the dominie's hat 2" °seam) from ihe room without stopping wasOno 50611 forthcoming. on two oe blocoo rumba, to Lottio's in - "And now," said tho young man finite arauseraont,though tho tears stoo d. stepping tip to Dottie, "7011 scorn to in hor eyes as she laughed, when Mrs. Lottio in ha oar. out of Inv rovene, atia trloa to be her take a sight of interest in VIM matter, EIubling, ignorant of all that had hap, " No, what ebout hiln.?" Sad 1VIrs, old self again. MISS. Dithink Vie Oen look fivo dam porraa, appeared front tho kitchen, and. Dlimm shuply. 'Wheal Mr, Dlimm ceased tho farmer out of Most of gm young chaps hero. oteeted a diversion in his favour. Dottie loatglied again, and putting her cried out heartily: I'11 go mound. with you, and soo that ThO cod woman looked as if pickles arm around tho litho lady said aloud : " Good for you, 11.0111illiOd NOWI I call oath ono comes down es lie or shootaght. wore tho only put of the donation " Mrs. Dlinnn, you and your baby ±011 10 voto of thanks to the stranger who sr anybody ain't got what thoy'd liko to euppor in whiclisho had indulged, and in could go right back to tho garden of shmod as a way oot of our solve, I OW, 111 1011C1 it 10 '0111t 0,11a. Wiled it atone of ancient vinegtee sat ; too," he aaatta, raising his strong hearty o Thom as haan't taton, litvi batter voieo, aolho and take what they can git ocov," Thus through Heinstmid's worde and A roar of laughter grootod this tether ' , tl e met of tho Skies cliangoct, forbiddin invitation. But bathe° any. anti where a desolating stores had no earth reply, Mr. 1 alms icd eald Loth°, shaking hot 110011, Bob elle got:401101,ot fa 1.1. 'taw, ,,,ot swoot to on, well-known song, and was ig i or this:atom:a Clore mune a refeoshiug breathless front hie fax 11,1110 WKS surprised ethic oxptessionof honest, 3, can ou bah far a sao'cli.ti Ithinetead, for tho first time, let 1 enterod, and with a faint smith find troubio oza sympathy that Mono ont " MiSS Merstion does educed words," 1 "1' '" 8110110P.110 1111 MIMI:VW:P.1 What he had said commended Itself with the best courtesy ho could moster upon tho foto of the pwatot'5 wiro. rt I d t 11' i tor m tion teller the hot lothood, and thireforo the sistethood of the race. / WAS, in 1111) ostimation, taking caro of one of my libblo sisters ;" and Lottio'a 'laughtrilled out upon the still night. "Whoa now, steady, eteatly, 1 tell yoe," mead Harcourt ; end all noted that al, Dottie's' shrill laugh tho lacomes 8110n5 into momentary gallon. After a moment llomstoad ropliod, " Yon nth octopi' right then ;eon think. In weakness, helplessness, and 01111(145h midorstand that Ins Immo is 1110 Lev. ignorance, S11O WOS a litho sistoe." cowl Edon, and 1 rathor think Mv. Hornstein could bo yen cieboet," Homstead. Also it vote of thanke " 'Well, bo it. I have had enough " X West wo aro all ring to a far to Mich a young lady as the city doesn't of Itni.Traminor, roulesorval pYalSO. "1.1510 1.111 going tho other way," emurlity complimont, is liko tho roso, Three lithcrs--" and sho arum tho • " I don't think you would havo to ask busy thoughts: Suddenly, she notod twice," whispered Mrs. Dlinam. " Did you ever hear of the man whog coxypetraosssti,oinug. on her with a was given a white elephant 2" askod Thou with a seeming effort sho mono (1) 0 w 0 hotter Place," she eopliot quickly. often seed us, who, if sho will permit a Now ell join in tho ohottis." 0 •