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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1892-08-03, Page 7• • 1111RINKER-TONI 4..N S . QR1t iN AND GROWTH OF THIS OE, 'MOTIVE FORGE. Secure, In Maley. Ways, -They Axe Drilled qac Rihpl!Il<letlArms—!;tow Allan P►nkexten, (Thee a Cooper, Built Up a great and Powerful Agency. Froma member of the Chicago police force Allan Pinkerton developed into the greatest detective of the age. He organized et war secret service, and some of his feats as a Government detective read ' like the 1 rommides of Gaboriau. He•was trusted by Lincoln, whose life he etice saved ; by Grant and the other generals 0 the Federal Army. And after ,the war, ti; the fain of his achievements us a basis, e returned to Chicago to found tho organi- tion• which is now called upon � n in eluer- .geiicies by corporations and individuals in over section of the land. The nucleus of the. force was germinated in 'a must little ofitee on La Salle street, Chicago. The headquarters of the gigantic organization aiee there yet. • Pinkerton detectives and operatives were soon scouring the country from end to end. They sought after murderers, embezzlers and forgers, but old Allan Pinkerton saw that there ware more profitable means of employing his mon than as mere detectives. His men became watchmen for banks, and then the vista of Pinkertonian possibilities widened. The "Pinkortoniann Preventive Watch" was established in Chicago. Small at first, it grew in numbers as the city grew, and its oommercial and financial interests increased. At every block in the business district a Pinkerton policeman could be seen. Tfpy acted independently 'of the regular municipal police, and, though uniformed and armed, they were simply private watchmen, paid by the persons and corporations that employed them. These men ware regularly drilled, and in case of emergencycould be made a very oaf.iv fee fective force. They were instructed to re- member the emblem of the Pinkertons—an eye—and the motto, "We never sleep." Allen Pinkerton was getting old and he gave the direction of his rapidly -spreading interests as a protective agency to his two sons, William A. and Robert A. The New York bureau was- established and Robert came here to take charge of it. William, the elder brother, remained in Chicago. A similar institution to the "Pinkerton Preventive Watch," was established in Kansas City. They have no such enter prise in New York or any of the Eastern cities. It has been charged that the Pinker - tons kept a standing army of 33,000 men, but that is a gross exaggeration. It is true, though, that they can concentrate a force of 2,000 men at any point in the country on 48 hours' notice. The exag- gerated estimate was probably forded upon the celerity with which Pinkerton .operatives swooped down upon points where strikes were in progress. A company of 200 or 300 men wearing the Pinkerton badge might be in the Hocking Valley and simultaneously another of the salvo propor- tions in Albany, and still another in Chica- go. The means used by the Pickertons to re- cruit their forces aro simple, though they are surrounded, like everything else of the Pinkertons, with secrecy. A force such as they have at command could not be collect- ed m a day or a week. In the first place they advertize for men. They do this in all the cities where they have branches. An a ertizemont is inserted in the papers, ask - in for able-bodied mon with courage. ipetimes the phrase "those with army ex- rienee preferred," is added. The appliqants do not understand that they aro to be engaged by the famous Pink. ertons. The name of the advertiser is not inserted, only an address given. In New York the address is a building on lower Roadway, near the United States express office. Hero the Pinkertons have an entire upper floor and an armory. Winchester rides, evolvers, policeman's clubs and uni- formslire stored here and acceptable appli- cants are equipped. There is always 011 hand, kept available for emergencies, awell- drilled corps of from 160 to 200 men. When a man is accepted he is told ofi' and instructed upon the duties he will have to perforin. An experienced operative usually an old and cour- Y • ageous detective, is placed in charge of the squad, and he puts them through a few n evolutions, sufficient to ground thou in the rules of marching and maintaining a solid front. Military tactics are not carried to quite the extent they are in the metropoli- tan police, but a new man must acquire the fundamental principles. When the requir- ed number of men has been secured, the P names of the other applicants, if they have E. answered the questions satisfactorily, are !.1 taken taken for future call. By that means, when d demand is made on the Pinkertons for ani extra force they get the men by sending to n0 the addresses of those who were told that c" , they would get places when vacancies should arise. Pinkerton operatives also visit the United States recruiting offices and get the men re - An 41rgnmeut. I $e•seYet 1 kno Of As One by one,;gong lire's duty way, lip- Wit there moot be a he; shat else would The hopes. oyouth of in rho poet and make a little. woman cry ? But he's 'not die, worth it, I assure you, Treat him with And of our prime the aspirations bigb, !the contempt he deserves. He's a low Remorseless circumstances crush au4. slay - snob Then, "Courage," to our tainting hearts we . . say, She—•I(I'ow do you know that ? Where 'Beyond this lite the sunny.uplands lie have you met him ? The brighhoe ascent ltt wards the perfect dato y'" yet;I know exao—I never ctly whatilhe all hasy donlife, and I consider him an utter cad, and I hate him 1 She—Why, Land of the n to thy sacred after, cgan it be, what has he done to you? Al! our hest treasures so confidingly, toHe—Nothing to mc. It's what he's done Our des our hopes, our aspirations lit Wth quenchless lire, that immortality And thy fair plains areal! a myth, a cheat! —Helen E. Starret, in Interior. AN EXPIEESS IDYLL. ,[The following colloquy may or may not have taken place. It it did take place, there is involved, as every reader will admit, con- siderable fickleness, but great attractiveness, on the part of the young lady, muq)i suscep- tibility—and magnanimity—on the part of the young man ; and an almost incompre- hensible lack of fidelity on the part of "Cap- tain Bell"to Bay nothing of a singular com- bination of circumstances. However, upon reflection, fickleness, attractiveness, suscep- tibility, and magnanimity are not so very rare ; and singular combinations of circum- stances around on every side. "Au Express Idyll" was written by Arthur Griffiths, and first appeared in Murray's Magazine. In laughing over the fun in the amusing situ- ation which he has described, it may be well to remember that stranger things have hap- pened.] Scswa, York Station. Time, 3 p.m. The South Express, known commonly as "The Flying Scotohman," is at the plat- form, and on the point of starting. He has taken his seat, and is snugly en- sconced in the far end of a first-class com- partment: He is straight from the moors —the "dittos," deck -stalker cap, gut -case in rack, show that.; a gentleman, young, well-born, well-to-do—all those are blob cated by his bright, handsome face, aristo- cratic features, and altogether prosperous, self-satisfied air. He—There-3.61 Safe to be alone as far as Grantlusin. I think I may smoke. (Takes out cigarette -case and lights up. Suddenly the carriage door is thrown open.) Guard (frantically)—In with you, miss -- train is moving ! All right ! (to engine - driver. Whistles.) She (falling into her place like a bundle of old clothes)—Ah ! (hysterically). ()h, what a fool I've been ! (Btu-sts into a paroxysm of tears.) • He(mentally, interested at once)—My nh you. fin, has treated you most infamous- ly! I know that. She --I never told you so. Ho—You said—well, yon implied some- thing of the sort—at any rate I can make a shrewd guess. Shall I tell you what I think occurred ? She—You Inay talk any nonsense you 1A^ Ho—It is not so bad to talk as to act non. sensically. _ But listen. Is this right ? You mot Captain Bell at Scarborough, he paid you great attention, you fancied yourself in love with him—don't interrupt me please. Then he humbugged you into believing that Ile was desperately in love with you, and lie persuaded you to meet hint at York station so that you might run away. Shall I go on? She (with hanging head, her unloved forefinger following the pattern of her cloth skirt)—I cannot prevent you. He—But you'd rather not hear ? I am not, such a brute, I hope, as to insist. I only wanted to show you that I knew what I was talking about, and to prove the interest I takein you. She (shyly)—You are very good, I'm surd. I dont understand why you should be so kind. You are a perfect stranger— He—Don't be too sure of that. I know n you, and have known you—at any rate of if you—all your life, Miss—Brignolles. She (starts and blushes deeply)—Who it are you ? At any rate, I don't know you. He—Your nearest neighbor at home, Lord Fitz-Hugh—the half -wild plan. la She (stammering and in great confusion) b —Dear, dear, how stupid I've been. You 8 are not annoyed, I hope ? But you see I could not know, could I? And—ancb.— m He—I did not look half wild enough, eh ? nn Well, I'll forgive you, but only on condi- ar tion that you tell me, honestly, what you think of me. he She—Oh, I could not, really ! It's quite r impossible. You see I, I—I have not come Cu to any decided opinion ; it's far too soon. I hardly know you at all. Why, we have ha not been together, in this carriage I "lean, th ore than five or tett minutes. ,ot He (taking out his watch)—One hour and 'it? reo quarters, Miss Brignolles, that's all. le She—I could not have believed it.' The dit tin has positively flown. He --Pleasant company, perhaps? Or ole avoI no claim to that compliment % Any- , Pm afraid --we have just a quarter of hour before we reach Grantham"—you so n't enjoy that last quarter of an hour so h tell as the rest. She-11Tliy not? Why should it bo any Y° different ? He—Because—you wiil not be very angry, tel I hope—I tun going to read yon a lecture; son to 13peak to you very seriously. Don't fat frown• inost demure, but a merry twinkle oyes.) Miss B, (looking u . suddenly s,ud meetingg ' hie bewildered gaze- I am afraid It iB rather serious. 1'ha court won't be trilled with•_." Mr. Perks—As you'll find. Lord F. (turning on him hotly)—kook here, leave us alone, or I'll pitch you out of the window. You've no station•mastor now at your back. (To Miss, llrignoiles, in la whisper.) What does it all mean? What court? Miss B. (also whispering)—The C Chancery. I'm a ward, LordMr. • F. (suddenlypburstingain't intoloa allowed, laugh)—Coma, come, my good fel. low, lot's make friends, I shan't have another chance, you know. I suppose they'll selsarate us at Kng's Cr ii hor Mice B, �-011t ah, yon mustn't TM --- .Ir, Perks (grutlly, booming very official Come, drop that.;.'tain't iu the •contract Besides, were just runniia(g Into King Cross, Maybe the Lord (;"encoder hien self's'on the platform. What would he sad if he caught you at it 1 (The train glides slowly in ; porters ao company it, running alongside ; there Is 1 crowd,, expectant, cabs anti carriag;rs in the distance, and awns excitement.) Mr. Perks—You'll just keep you places, please, while I make my report. ourt of ,(Leaves carriage, which he locks behind hien, and stands there till he is joined by a small posse of people, the station master, followed •by two tipstaves of . the Court of Chancery ; last of all, a fussy, plethoric - looking old gentleman.) Mr. Perks "(pointing his thumb over hie shoulder)—There they are. Old Gentleman—Take him. Hamden!) hie if lie resists. You have your warrant. Lord F.—Mr. Quibble, I think? Old Gentleman—Lord Fitz-Hugh ! Lord F.—At your service. Tho youpg lady—let nee hand her over to you ; illy duty is done. I have escorted her safely to town. And these gentlemen—Mends of yours ? What do you want ? (to the tip - staves), First Tipstaff—We arrest you, Captain Bell. Mr. Quibble (hastily interposing)—No, no; it's all a mistake. This is Lord Fitz- Hugh. Don't touch him ; an action would lie for false imprisonment. Lord F.—So I should think (haughtily). Who dares to interfere with me? Stand aside ! Good -day, Mr. Perks, I will re- present your service to the directors. Au revoir, Miss Brignolles. I shall do myself the pleasure of calling on you to -"sorrow, at Miss B.—Mr. Quibble's Bryanston Square. Come early, and (gaily looking at Mr. Quibble) stay to laugh. Mr. Q.(hesitatingly)-0h, I should be delighted, honored, but my wife is out of town, and all my establishment. I fear it will be hardly possible— Lord F.—Never mind ; don't apologize. I'll take her out to lunch instead. 'We'll ask the Vice -Chancellor. He shall do pro- priety. Good -by. I see my brougham over there. (Exit, after shaking hands warmly with Miss Brignolles, leaving Mr. Quibble, Peaks, and the tipstaves looking at each other in breathless, speechless, hopeless is its amazement, while Miss Brignolles laughs each aloud in childish glee). ✓ do that (After many more scenes, various as in every love suit, the curtain falls to a tab; ever leau ; interior of St. George's,. Hanover ring, Square—fashionable wedding in progress). ul, I Bishop of N.—And wilt thou, Emmeline, take this man, Frederick, etc.— took a deep interest iu the foto of his twenty -cent piece, and asked the servant in, • •nnnterable tingle if she had bought her lot- s tally ticket. ,Not y'ut; ";error," was her invanalllo reply. At length, to put an end to his (l!uoation% - which soonetl repeated with mathematical r regularity, she thudded to satisfy the good man's curiosity. "Yea, Wurster. I've /nought one." "A4 1 what number t" ' •Number 34." "That's good, that's goods" soul the old man, prefoundiy impressing the figure on his meld. "Yon won't lose it non•,I hope?" "Never fear, ""aster." "Because if you thought you might----" "Well ?" "Well, you could give it to me. I'd keep it for you in my drawer." "I shan't lose it." The habits of Laundry and his servant, which bad been disturbed by this event, then resumed their usual course. Little food, still less sloop and a prodigious amount of work. Landry himself was ulniest consoled for his prodigality, when, one morning at the village barber's, where he wont from time to tune to read the Gazette, gratis, he experienced a fearful emotion ! The newspaper gave the result of the lot- tery -drawing, anthe story was headed with these words, which shone like letters of fire before the spectacles of the dazzled good man r "Number 34 wins the first prize of 100,000 francs." Landry gave such a shout that the frightened barber, turning suddenly about, cut a bit off the ear of the schoolmaster whom he was shaving. "What on earth Is the "natter with you, Pere Landry ?" "Nothing, nothing at all," replied the old fellow, who had already regained his composure. Carefully equating his spectacles, he then slowly re -read the announcemedt, syllable by syllable. That time he was sure he had made no mistake. Number 34, the number Brigitte had bought. He lot fall the paper, and, completely overwhelm- ed, started off at full speed for home. Brigitte had made ready her master's frugal breakfast of cheese and walnuts. The old man seated himself at the table, but he could not eat—he was "too agitated. "Are you sick' master ?" anxiously in- quired Brigitte. "No." "Nothing has happened to you ?" "Nothing at all, I tell you," he replied angrily. For several days he watched Brigitte closely. Did she know that she had won a hundred thousand francs ? But no ; the servant, ignorant of the scrutiny to which she was being subjected, accomplished her daily tasks as usual, ' with undisturbed tranquillity and good humor. Pere Landry was o1 !sot coals ! One day he risked asking her. "There's nothing new, Brigitte, my gi`.i?" 'Nothing at all, master, 'cept a hen that's got the pip." Without a doubt she did not know ; but old Landry could not make up his mind to tell her. It seemed to him monstrous that another should have such a marvellous windfall, the product of his twenty -cent piece, his own money ! Time was fast passing, however, and it was stated in the newspaper, of which he had bought a copy, that all prizes not claim- ed within three months would become the_ propertyof the company. Father Landry no longer ate, or drank; or slept. He seemed to grow more wizened each day. Twenty tithes he had been on the point of alluding to the ticket, but had each time withheld his tongue. A word, too mndh would have put the servant in posses- sion of the truth ! One morning, after another sleepless night, he got out of bed with a cunning smile on his thin lipe. He had found a solu- tion. He first ordered Brigitte to kill a b /ken, the fattest one, and to put a roast pork in the oven. Ho then brought, from find the wocxl-pile in his cellar, a ttle of fine old wine ; and ended by gi -- mg the bra we tho r. Perks (jauntily)—No fear. You'll fi;id-your carriage waiting—Black Maria, and attendants, a couple of 'em, who will give you every assistance—to Holloway jail. Lord F. (who has taken out his purse)— You're married ? I thought so. Do you remember when you were courting ? Ah ! Well, then, do a friendly thing. Let's have our talk all to ourselves. Mr. Perks (rinning and fingering the five -pound noteI cant find it in my heart to say no. A real pair of turtledoves. Lord F.—You know I shall be shut up for ever so long ; I may not see my sweet- heart again for months. Miss B. (protesting sotto voce)—You aro getting on too .fast, Lord Fitz— Lord F. (in a -quick whisper)—Hush, hush ! Not that nanne, please, or you'll spoil all. I am playing• a part—that of Captain Bell. I don't know his Christian ane, but ca$ me Freddie, dearest Freddie, you don't mind. (Aside) I shall not, And ou must let me call- you—Emmeline, isn't ?—or my love, my own darling love, my sweetest pet, just to keep up tire pretence. Miss B. •(with a heightened color, but ughing)—you must have played the part efore, Lord—Frederick, I mean—it comes o pat. Lord F.—But you must play it, too—we ust pretend—(mentally) hanged if there's uch pretence on my part—pretend that we e in love with each other. Miss B. (with a coquettish shake of her ad)—Oh, 1 could'nt, really ! It would bo Dally too absurd, and altogether too all - it. Lord F.—Not for me. (Trina to tak word . Here s a rum go! Poor dear, glow she th sobs ! (Examines her attentively.) Quite the little lady, too ! Neat turn -out ; good fit. Wish I could see her face ? • t She (raising her head, and with a quick gesture tearing at her hat, which she throws h off, as though it hurt her) --Oh, the cur ! vt'aY To think. I should have believed in hint, an trusted him ! The coward ! the cur ! wo He (mentally)—There's a him in it then mt nd, but she resists.) I assure you i e part. True lovers always hold her's hands. Didn't Captain Bell eve Lusky dog, how I wish I were lie; if you still care for hien. Miss B. (emphatically)—I don't, I n 1 I believer only lie was so persevc d I thought him better—less hatef an—than the other. Lord F. (deeply interested)—Ther neone else, els? Tell me all about it. 11 be a relief, perhaps; at any rate, it 1p you to lass away the time—pre A bad lot, too, I take it, to have ill -us sweet a "her." Clear skin, nice face, What. eyes ! The tears improved the think. (Their eyes "mot.) Hope yo not mind (aloud, with an almost impure bre wave of the cigarette.) She (absently)—Mind what? (abruptly.) Not in the least ! He (Weekly)—I meant the smoke never presumed to think you would o to me or my presence here. Besides, cd so and in, I u d� epti- u frotn fee nig bored. Miss 13.—I'm not easily bored ; hut I 1 you, if you like. It was my guardi , Archie• Quibble, a lawyer like her—not nice at all—like his fatho Item - The mercy their is warm and true Must gond a lel 1,11f hand o is It ' Acts. will 'Tis good to speak in kindly guise, vent And soothe where'er we can ; Fair speech should bind the human mind, will i And love link map to man. But i; top not at the gentle words ; an's I Let deeds with language dwell ; his The one who pities starving birds i• in I Should scatter crumbs as well • what I ase golne to say is entirely tlla You ? in nsk our good. I and going to take you to at bri I She (stiffly)—By what right, Lord Fitz. con bject Hugh, do you presume to interfere in my L , too. They had him down with t Scarborough, and did all they coup nr. us together. I saw it directly ; b Ida t bear him. ord F.—An eye to the main chanc the Quibbles. liss B.—They wanted site to engage 1..y , but keep it quiet till after I was twen- one—next year. And they bothered ane I fell back on Captain Bell. He was ver kind, and I thought 1 liked !rim—and at was I to do 1 I seemed. to be quite idles. ord F.—You don't feel like that now, I hope ? (Lookinn at her earnestly, and ag taking her hand, this time without opp tion, although presently she withdraws Have I offended you ? I should be sorry do that. I want you to look upon ane a friend, as your very best friend. Do believe that? I will prove it yet. Miss 11. (dropping her eyes, after eloquent glance at his)—I think you very kind to me, too kind, kinder th deserve, Lord Fitz— cuttc. I For those that tall:, yet fail'to do, But 'build upon the sand." not my fault quite. I'd leave the carr if I could. She—Oh, I'm sure I don't caro ! should I caro—for anything ? I'm far miserable. (A fierce sob.) He (seriously) --I am so sorry for y You seen! in terrible trou4hle. Is thele thin(' I can do for you? I hardly like to trade, but no man—no gentleman—c see a lady in such distress without oft: his help. She (gratefully, but with fresh tea You are very good, very ki.$d ; but if would please leave me alone—leave me my own thoughts— Ile—They cannot •be pleasant thoughts, I'm sure. Far better look at the papers. Will you have "Punch," or this week's "World"? They're both here. She—I could not see to read them, thank you. He—Then let me talk to you. (Rises moves a seat nearer.) She—No, no ; you must not talk to I don" itHe—I have no right ; I nlalce no claim to It o it, but I shall do it all the sante, and before self we too change tcatriagess, ahu l I w illtcnotlin ilk t t my- so, self 00 you. further, if you so wish. But ve ou s now you must, yon -shall listen tome. «l any- She (coloring,but with a brave, rather frie in- angry voice)—Isthis generous, Lord Fitz- L cold Hugh ? Is it enntlensanlike ? ring He (in a gleve, solemn voicey—It is any duty to point out to you-- rs)— She (ho)ly)—How so? You have no you; authority over ale. What you call duty I to call impertinence. e (stolidly continuing)—My duty as an -j BRIGITTE'S TICKET, H old friend— She—Not of mine. He—Of your family, your father and mother. I know them both, and owe both many kindnesses—your mother especially, for I was, like you, motherless when quite and young. What would your dear mother have said, Miss Brignolles, to this escapade ? me • Would you have t 1 w wino you are. I've never s ou ; never met you before. He—Let ins introduce myself then. ame is Fitz-Hugh. She—That's not enough. Some one else must introduce you. He (raising his hand to the communicator) —Shall I stop the train and got the guard to introduce me ? He knows me. She (laughing, in spite of herself)—No, ease. That would snake us both lo licttlous. I will accept the inevitable. ow some Fitz-Hughs (a pause) --but an't like them. He—A bad look -out for me ! Hope they're relations of mine. What part of the untry ? She—Oh, near us ; near— But I have hardly met them ; only I hear such things about them from my guardian ; it is he who is always abusing them. They are such e ppu her to such een pain ? Or your fatlhor, so strict and honorable ? My She (rather nervously)—Don't, don't, please ; say no more. It's too cruel. He—You might have made a most ter- rible, irreparable mistake. • You rashly, foolishly, put yourself, all you possess, all you hold most dear, entirely at the mercy of a selfish, designing scoundrel, . She (looking at him bravely, but with ok tearful eyes and quivering lips) -Is it ne- I ccssary, is it kind, is it chivalrous, to go on I like this ? I was wrong, I know I was wrong, but I am so miserable. Oh—oh-- (breaking down completely and sobbing hy- sterically,'hides her face in o cushions). He (quite concerned)—I d no idea. I am so sorry. I have gone too far—but never mind. Don't think of it again . I will make it all right, only do not cry so bitterly. What on earth shall I do with her? (Finding his words have no effect, takes her ungloved hand and pats it hard, then, with a sudden impulse, lifts it to his lips and kisses it.) (Now the train begins to slacken speed, and just as it rums in at Grantham platform, she recovers herself. ) She (faintly)—Where am I ?. 'What has lappened ? (Then finding her arm in This, lr ws it quickly away.) Oh, Lord Fitz - jected by the regular army or the surplus of applicants. They also visit the large ship. an ping offices and secure men who, when out of work, decide upon going to sea as a last Ai, resort. The recruits are always told to be lia careful and never draw any weapons except s in the direst emergency. This instruction ob has proved worthless in numerous instances, No and proves how dangerous it is to give even the a quasi authority to a hot-headed and ignorant man who is also armed. Men who have been in the army are preferred because of the discipline they have undergone and their knowledge of firearms. Ex -policemen are also aoceptable, but they must not be too old. agreeable neigh ors, he says ; the mother 'es herself such ail's, and the sons are so ck up. ft-- -That must be painful to them. e there many of them, and are they all he—Three or four are. I don't know out the eldest ; I've neversseen him at all. one has much. He owns the estates, has title, but he's always 4WEI,V shootin or These men really have no authority to make arrests. They afe not sworn in as consthbles or deputy sheriffs, except in a few cases, and are to all intents and pur- poses no more than private citizens. The uniform placed keen them by the Pinker - tons when they are uniformed invests them with no mbre police authority than a minia, titre captain's uniform on a Uhited States offiber's 5 year-old son would give the child the privilege to exact salutes from the pH- •vates at a military post. is risky work that the Pinkerton kold rs have to, undertake, as the Home - Store flair shows. Their pay may or may not commensurate. The Pink er- tens ever work upon contingencies. The o ers of reward never attracts them. They ;trim% work for rewards. Their opera- tives are paid by the day, according to cir- einnetances. On a detective ease the price id usually $10 a day for each detective and leXpenses. In instances like the Pennsyl- travelling about the world. He half a wild mail, I believe. He—What a curious person ! I should be very sorry to resemble him. And I don't think I'm at all stuck up. So your kuartliafi hates the Fitz-Hughs ? Perhaps it is a lit- tle his fault. She—I dare say. He's horrid. I can't bear him He—Won't let you do foolish things, perhaps ? She (blushes crimson)—What do you mean ? He—You've just been doing something foolish, haven't you ? I don't want to pre. sume- -I would not force your confidence for the world—but, you know, confession is good for the soul. She (still scarlet)—I certainly shall tell you nothing ! I wonder how you dare to ask ? Yon are taking a very great liberty. I think you are exceedingly rude. ler.from my intentions. I only though ght be able to help you. I should b trust me ? • the most wrath -lied, miserable gir furtl I mi so gl you Sh I am vistila riot the price is an average of $8 a alive day, of which the man gets half. The Pin- H lotto= furnish the outfits of the men, but dear the firm employing them must contribute vexe the board. With 300 men at Homestead all al the expense of keeping such a force of Pin- then. kept= janizaries on guard for any length of gh title is seen to be considerable, even for a her Man like Andrew Carnegie.—New York Wer World. you a HuAh, how wicked, how unfair ! e (much confusect)--T thought you had fainted. I did not know what to do. Let me get you something—a cup of hot tea. (Jumps hastily from the carriage, which is nearly the last of the train, and runs up the platform to the refrbshment room.) One Railway Official (to another)—That's them ; you may take your oath. The Other—Sure enough. Why, I saw him kissing of her, right opposite the win- dow, as bold as brass, just when the train ran tn. First Official—Bost call Mr. Perks ; I'll stay by the compartment. Second Official—And I'll watch my gen- (Lord Fitz-Hugh returns, followed by a page boy, with tea, fruit, cakes.) Lord F. (entering the carriage)—Here, hand it all over—pay with that and keep the rest. What do you want ? You can t a come in here (to a station superintendent t in uniform). This compartment is engaged. e We wish to be alone. t Mr, Perks (coolly, and rather insolently) —That is why I am coming in. ! Lord F. (haughtily) —We'll soon see about c that. Call the station— I Mr. P.—The station -master himself gave me my orders. I am to travel up to Lon- don with this young lady and her—her— her (at a loss)—that don't matter much. The officers of the court shall settle that when we go to King's Cross. So make way, please, or you'll both be detained, (The train move on. Lord F. blob in utter amazement at Miss Brignolles, who by this time has quite recovered. She it drinking her tea with great relish, her face e (toothingly, tenderly)—Yon poor, child ! Vie hat is it then ? What has it you ? Don't cry. Come and tell me mut it ; you'll be ever so much better What did he ? e (quickly, looking up at him through e you at Scarborough I never told bout Captain Bell wain one of those miserly old peasants of whom it.) it is said they would somehow manage to • to clip wool off an egg. Since tllo death of his s wife he had given up "farming," and lived you like a gentleman on his income, all alone in a small house at the end of the vil- 1.11 ne gage. When I say " alone," that is 011 are a form of speech only, for he of all I had with him his old servant bel Brigitte, but the poor woman counted very bo ii't little—a trifle morc than the (bog, somewhat less than the donkey, which had cost one. s it hundred and twenty francs. She had been with Landry ever since she had first come, Toes at twelve years of age, to tend the cows, see and was now so accustomed to the ultra - parsimonious habits of her =plow. that me they seemed to her perfectly natural; The , I faithful, somewhat simple-minded creature er had also an unbounded admiration for the 11, plaster who, without scruple, took advan- tage of her good -will for hie own profit. o ! It is certain that Brigitte had not made ou her fortune fn the miser's service; but the I good woman found herself sufficiently coin. ou pensated for her zeal when the old peasant c's, would say in a friendly way: "You're a great goose, Brigitte, my girl, take icy word ar for it. A broad grin would then spread A over her homely features. "He, he, lie, my ry master; you must always have your little les joke 1" an One day, whilst saving a mason's hill by e, repairing himself the wall which enclosed is his property, Landry lost his balance and ut fell backward into the pond beneath, just re where the water was deepest. He struggled for several moments, calling loudly for help, — but no one heard his cries. At length, Ibis 11 strength being exhausted, he was about to disappear for the last time, when Brigitte p- perceived him. The girl, regardless of her e- own safety, threw herself courageously into n the pond, and succeeded in bringing her e master to terra firma. e The old fellow was unconscious. She - carried him like a child in her arms to his room, put hien to bed, and with warmth and d frictin finally succeeded in restoring him. 11 When he opened his eyes, the excellent creature shed tears of joy. r "Oh, my master, how glad I am you were e not drowned 1" The old man was glad also. He regretted, '1 thou h havi lost his trowel, which had 11 fallen into the water at the swine time as d himself, but he had the delicacy not to speak of that. Indeed, in a first outburst of gratitude the said, .with emotion : s "It is you who saved me. I shan't forget fit, Brigitte ; you hear me, girl. I'll make you a present." "Oh, master, it isn't worth while ; don't mind it." "I shall make you a present, I toll you." Indeed, that very evening, after a thou- sand hesitations, be called Brigitte, and pulling from his p�ppcket his long leather purse, he took from"it, with the grimace of one whose tooth is being extracted, a twen- ty -cent piece. "There, Brigitte, that's your present ! Over and above your wages, you understand over and above 1" he insisted. Now don't go and waste it." In comparison with the service rendered, the recompense certainly did not betray un - [There is many a slip between a lottery ticket and a prize. The amusing story of Brigitte's Is told by Michael Thivars, and was translated by Virginia Blain Thibault for the an Francisco News -Letter.] Small, thin an:1 shriveled as an apple kept through the winter, Pere Landry, was min as e M it in hips •Lo of 13 am C to it and M You must shall were fault L child nigh to w or inn veld£ It i the o you q the Mi How you 1 Lor tain fore o Bell. lectu me to tempt Mis I—In not se Lor that, yon sl for I point soon 1 they. ju Mis Lor plane straw York c Miss Fitz -H Lor are yo much a Captai IfIask Miss please Lord ' hance Ne agree. Miss did say to plea to wait Lorcl satisfy no fear•, give me taking her tow ord F.—Freddy, please. You need d. It's my real name. Do you like ell as Captain Bell's ? What was hi iss B.—Something horrid. What ( atter ? I never want to hear it or again. rd F.—You will have to hear the na ell once or twice more. Remember aptain Bell. I sli.i.l presently answ , be taken into custody as Captain Be spend the night in prison. iss B. (excitedly)—Oh, no, no, n must nit suffer that ignominy. Y say who you are. If you don't, • I should never forgive myself if y so awfully punished for smile one els ord F.—It won't hurt me, my de I have gone through far worse. t in jail—I shall have a bed—is luxu hat I've endured on the prairi desert or on the Afric . Besides, even if it in far wors s necessary, indispensable. It my way to save appearances, to p uite right with the Court and befo Is orbs. ss B. (in a frightened, timid voice) ? What do you mean? What sha (o? cl F.—<;o to jail like a lamb—as Ca Bell. To -morrow they'll drag me b ne of the Vice-Chancellors—as Captai His lordship will read ire a sever re, and still as Captain Bell, sentenc e you for all that time. d F.—And you would be sorry fo wouldn't you ? Well, I can promis mil see me again within three days shall laugh in the judge's face an out the mistake he has made. et me go you may depend. Even were inclined to be disagreeable, an dge might say— s 13.-(anxiously)—What F.—That the whole thing wa ; that you came really to meet me at crimson) --Oh, Lord ugh 1 1 F.—Freddy, if you please. Why u so shocked ? Would it be very gainst the_ grain if I trieri to supplant n ? What would yon say to me 13. (almost inarticulate) -0h, don't ; F.—Well, if I asked the Vice- llor, I don't think he would say —provided I may tell him that you B. (in a low voice) -130t suppose he "No" • he is very stern, very hard se. Th'at is why Mr. Quibble wished till I was twenty-one. F. (complacently)—I think I can him I am an eligible parti. I have of him. But you, may I hope, will what I want ? This. (Once more her hand and kissing it as he draws ard him.) ndy. Brigitte began. to. wonder if he re going crazy. 'Some aemon is playing him pranks," ught she. But matters grew still worse when the old man, after having made her lay the cover for two, bade her take her place at table, facing him. '011, my master, I would hover, newer dare !" "Sit down there as I tell you, you great Brigitte had hee.rd it said that mad folks must never be contradicted'. She therefore obeyed without reply, seating herself on the extreme edge of 'her chair, very ill at'ease, Now, eat, Brigitte ; drink, my girl,' ordered Landry, loading her plate and pour- ing out wine with a lavish hand. Brigitte's astonishment was to be even more augmented, for, when the coffee was served, the old fellow said, without pre - This is what it is, Brigitte, I'm thinking of getting married." • "Indeed, master, you are yet young enough. Though getting on, you're well- preserved," approved She.. "Since that's your opinion, and you're willing, we'll just get married, we two." After the chicken and roast meat and old wine, Brigitte was prepared for almost any eccentricity on her master's part, but cer- tainly not for that one 1 "Yon are making fun of me, my master 1" "Not one bit," affirmed the old peasant. He explained that he was growing old and had neither chihlren nor relatives. He did not wish to die alone like a dog ; and then he was grateful ; did his good Brigitte believe that he had forgotten she had saved his life ? In short, Landry gave so many excellent reasons that he ended by convincing the honest girl of his sincerity. She was quite stunned by such a stroke of luck. She, a poor servant, to marry master Landry— only think of it It was, indeed, enough to turn one's head The banns were published ; the marriage took place. At the church the couple were greeted by hearty exclamations from the assembled villagers. After the ceremony, the new husband. made ha,ste to conduct his wife home, and, scarcely there : "Brigitte, girl, where have you put your ticket ' asked Ise gayly, briskly rribbing his hands together. our lottery ticket." 00 know very well," said Landry, patience ; "that money that I gave bride broke into a silly laugh. 1, the twenty cents," ni•1 she. en, master ; it isn't often one wins in lotteries, and last wint er it was so ell ?" queried Landry, changing color. ell," finished she, "I didn't buy any with my twenty cents ; T jw-1, got me of warm,wool stockings; indeed 1 dia.?, the gy losing you sounded munificence ; t ierefore, Pere Lan- The dry, to augment the value of his gift, was "01 careful to add : "It is just the price of a lottery ticket. those Buy one, and you will win a hundred thou. n014 sand francs 1" I "W It was the first time in his life that old cm!. Landry had given way to such liberality- ticket He remembered it for many days after ; apaia