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MAEY O'CONNOR.
TT MARY A. DENNL'ON.
An' shun; I was tuld to conie here to your
hjnor.
T.i s-e if you'd vritc a few words to mo Pat.
H-j'.s (or a soj-r is Mi&ther O'Connor,
Wid a stripe on his arm and a band on his hat.
An' what you'll tell him? It ought to be aisj
Fur such as your honor to spake wid the pen,
An' say I'm all right, and that mauvoureeu
Dai.-y
(Tlie baby, your I onor) is bother agen.
IVr whin he went off, it's so sick was the chil
der,
She niver In Id up her blue eyes to his face.
And whin I'd be crying', he'd look but the wil
der,
And pay would I wish fjr the country's dis
grace? lie left in danger, and me sorely greeting.
And followed the Hag wid an Irishman's joy.
Oh! It's often I (Inune of the great drums a
bvati!;.
And a bullet gone straight to the heart of my
boy.
And sav. will he send me a l it of his money,
For the rinf , and the doctor's bill, due iu a
week ?
Well, surely, there' tears on your eyelashes,
hony.
Ah ! faith I've no right wid Mich freedom, tc
peak.
You're overmuch trilling I'll not give you trou
ble ;
I'll find s-mio one willin' ; oh! what can it
What's that in the newspaper folded up double?
Yer honor don't hide u but read it to u.e.
What ? I'atrick O'Coi.tcr ? no, not him, 'tis a
week scarce me by ;
T)tad .' dead ! why, the kUs on the check of his
inotiier ;
It hasn't had tiu:e yet, your honor, to dry.
b i.'t .'ell in'-
u's not him O God !
am I
iT-.zy !
H. i-A dead! oh
no 1
for love f sweet heaven say
An' what '11 I do in the world wid poor Daisy!
0! how will I Jive, and O! where, will 1 go ?
Ta room is so dark I'm not bctiu', your hon-
I think 111 go home. And a sob quick
and dry
Ur:.'? sharp from the ho.om of Mary O'Connor, i
but nevtr a tear-drop welled up to her ee.
BEECHNUT FARM ;
Olt
THE DEEP DARK SHADOW.
By Emma. Eiuleson.
CHAPTER IV CONTINUED.
" Dj you dare to call me a villain ?" he asked,
bi.dri.ly.
" 1 have uolhiug to say to you now, Mr. Wil
lard," replied Dr. Lawsou, calmly taking a pinch
uf snuff from his capacious tobacco box and ap
I'lying it leisurely to his naoal organ. 44 Your
li'jd is in too warm a statu for conversation at
prtaent ; and I prefer to wait 'till you are cool
er.'' A muttered oath was the the only reply the
igry man gave as he turned again to Frederic
Sjuthwick.
" Now, youDg man, let me tell you that you
:e in my power," said he savagely, " and no
vain show of spirit w ill frighten me. I hate you
tvtu as I hated your father before you ; and I
will concentrate life, energy, wealth and every
thing into one vast effort to trample you and
Jours beneath- iuy feet."
"Coward!" neered Frederic, comtemptu
O'osly, 1 have nothing to fear from the man
who would assail the character of a woman,
'Luse unprotected situation and irreproachable
conduct should coummand respect instead of
t.icherous slander. 1-do not cower before the
penurious scound rel who breaks up the happi
ness of a fireside and robs its inmates alike of
peace and fortune, by tricky gambling, lie who
involved Herbert Chapelle in debt and dishonor,
by a series of well concentrated plans, and who
I
now seeks to enstrange that erring man from the
king who would lay down her life for her un
worthy husband, is an object of no fear to me.
lafamou3 craven I defy you!"
The face of Xoyes Willard .grew black with
rage, as he hissed from between his clenched
teeth
" And you shall know what it ia to have your
kfoace met with such deadly hate as mine !
Boy ! I will stain your name with crime .' I will
strip your father of his old homestead and cause
kirn to go from the smiling acres of Beechnut
F na a penniless beggar ! I will find a home
tor your eldest brother in a dark prison ! And
kteu you have a fair young sister, whom you
ifoe, I will darken her Ufa with the knowl-
1
edge that I pojsess of her most cherished secret ;
I will separate her from her home and most cher
ished friends, causing her to drag out her miser
able existence in poverty and shame and she
shalLdoubt the very existence of the God she now
worships. You scoff at my pover you do not
know its full extent. Go home and ask your
parents why their little Carrie Is weak, sickly
imbCCileJ "k She -and strives
to escape from the deep shadow that wraps her
mind in its folds ; why she fall? into convulsions
at the sound of my voice. I am the deep shadow
and I will haunt you all to your grave. What
pay you now V
44 This, atd only this," replied Fredric, draw
ing off his glove and spitting upon it and hurl
ing it in his enemy's face.
Smarting with rage and pain, Mr. "Willard
seized the falling gbve and involuntarily placed
his baud on the breast of his coat, as if in search
of a weapon, when a soft hand touched his arm
aud a voice spoke his name, lie turned and be
held Hattie Grey, his orphan ward, standing by
his side, with her lips apart and her largo eyes
paiiiltilly duatod with astonishment. There was
a momentary pause of embarrassment on both
sides, aud Frederic, not caring to exchange fur
ther words w ith his deadly foe, walked slowly
away towards Mrs. Chapelle's residence.
Choking back his auger with great difficulty,
Mr. Willard spoke in a low tone.
" You here, Hattie ? What does tMs mean?"
The girl withdrew her eyes from the retreating
ligure of Frederic Southwick, and said, without
looking up at her guardiau's face,
Mrs. Willard sent me to tell ou that a gen
tleman wishes to sec you."
44 Ah, what is his name ?" iuquirod tho man
hurriedly.
44 I don't know," answered Hattie, in a con
strained tone. " He is a lawyer, 1 believe,"
she added, as they turned from tho office door
aud proceeded towards home.
.Not another word was spoken by the two un
til they leached the door. The young girl had
listoued to the threatening language her guar
dian had nddiessed to Frederic South
wick, and it had given her penetrating mind full
power to fathom hU character. And this was
the man whom she had believed was honorable
and good.
Hattie Grey shivered with the vague idea that
fomo future evil as she gazed upon her compan
ion's Moodybruw aud thought that the law
gave him the right to control her and tho fort
une of her father had becjucathed to her until she
should be of age; but the next moment she Fmi
led at her thoughts, reasoning, in her innocence,
that Xoyes Willard would have no motive in
wronging her, the daughter of his friend aud
cousin. And thus she dismissed the fearful pre
sentiment When Frederic Sjuthwick arrived at his boar
ding house , he found a s'anger sitting iu the
pleasant little front room. He vas a short, hea
vy built man of thirty, with coal black hair and
beard, and eyes of s greyish cast. Putting asidv
the paper that h'? was perusing, he introduced
himself to Frederic as an agent for a new and
elegant mediral work ; aud producing a speci
men copy, l.c explained its merits and expatiated
upon its passages in glowing terms, w ith a fa-
; i.iiliarity that seemed almost intrusive to the
young man. who listened w ith pol:tc attention
until Mrs. Chapelle came in and summoned them
to tea. Then w hen they were assembled around
the table, Mr. Ilomles, as he had styled himself,
commenced inquiries concerning the town.
" I see the tavern is unoccupied," lie remark
ed care'essly, as he sipped his tea." Who is
the owner."
44 Mr. Noyes Willard," said Mrs. Chapelle.
44 But his name is uot on tho sign," said the
stranger, fixing his eyes on Frederic's face. H.
J, Chapelle's is the name is it not ?"
Mrs. Chapelle bowed.
' My husband rented the hotel some time ago,"
she said quietly, 44 and when he ordered the sign
his own name was painted on, instead of its own-
4 1 suppose then," said Frederic laughingly,
" that the sign belongs to you, Mrs. Capelle, as
it bears your husband's name. I wonder that
you did not remove it with the rest of your fur
niture," 44 1 could not reach it very conveniently," re
plied Mrs. Chapelle, in the same bantereiig tone,
44 and so I left it for you to get."
44 If I must climb the post to get it, I would
prefer to do so under the cover of darkness, for
no one could ridicule me then, if I should fall,"
said Frederic.
The agent listened in silence to this playful
conversation and shortly afterwards introduced a
more serious subject. Immediately after tea he
took his leave; and, donning his overcoat and
cap, Frederic started for Beechnut Farm, without
telling Mrs. Chapelle the circumstances of his
quarrel with Mr. Willard, thinking that it would
cause her needless alarm to find that the reckless
man was throwing out insinuations against her
name and character. As he passed by the dwel
ling of Xoyes Willard he saw the face of Mr. Ilom
les. the book agent, peering out from behind the
half closed shutters, and he wondered why he
should be there ; but his mind was so absorbed
with the previous events of the day he soon forgot
to think of it.
The night was cold, and when Frederic arrived
within view of Beechnut Farm the house presen
ted a cheerful and inviting appearance. The
long stone dwelling was brilliantly illuminated.
Lights blazed from many of tho windows and a
volume of smoke issued from the tall chimneys,
curling up into the frosty air in graceful little
clouds, and plainly visible in the radiance of the
full moon. There geemed to be an unusual stir
in the old mansion, and when Frederic reached
the door it was all explained. His father had
returned, bringing with him the son of an old
friend, to spend a few weeks at the Farm. The
joyous meeting between the young man and his
parents was soon over, and then Frederic turned
to greet their guest who was already con versing
familiarly witn William. Ralph Graham was
apparently twenty five years of age, and was
the son of a weilthy planter in Georgia. He was
elegant in person and manners, and had received
a thorough collegiate education. Possessing a
handsome fortune aud a generous disposition, the
warm hearted Southerner was a general favorite
among his acquaintances and was well calcula
ted to inspire confidence in all who knew him.
It was no wonder, then, that he took Frederic's
heart a willing captive in the first evening of
their intercourse. But, all at once, in the midst
of a most interesting adventure that Ralph Gra
ham was relating. Camerono glided into the room,
and as Frederic glanced at her face he saw that
it was very pale, with traces of tear lingering ou
her cheeks. Excusing himself to William and
Mr. Graham, he aiose and followed her into an
other room.
" Something is the matter,' Camerone," said
he, as he threw his arm across her shoulder aud
drew her face towards his ; 44 do not strive to
conceal it from me- Is not my heart all yours ?
and have I ever held back one sorrow or trial
from your knowledge 7"
44 Frederic, oh, Fred!" the young girl exclaim
ed, with a burst of tears, as she leaned her face
against his shoulder, ' it is nothing only I am
foolishly nervous to-night," she said, after a mo
ment, in which she partially gained self posses
sion. 4 My dove flew away last night or disappear
ed in some way, and half an hour ago it return
ed, bringing this paper."
She unfolded it and took a lamp from the wall
where it hung, so that she might read it. A
huge, slimy serpent was partially uncoiled, with
projected head and forked tongue. His glittering
eyes were fixed upon a little bird, and the poor
nestling was fluttering down at his feet, with a
look of helpless agony in its eye. This picture
was portrayed with graphic skill, on paper and
beneath it was pencilled in a bold, dashing
hand.
44 Tho serpent is ready to strike ! James
Southwick, look well to your fireside, for, it will
soon be desolate'
That was all thero was nothing more, and
yet the blave hearted Camerone trembled from
head to foot as she gazed at it ; and Frederic's
memory was carried back to the words Xoyes
Willard hail uttered concerning her, as he saw
her agitation. For the first time in his life he re
solved to keep his altercations and sorrows from
her, hoping that it would spare her pain ; and
soothing her as well as he could with assurances
of safety, he bade her good night ; aud as Wil
liam and Mr. Graham had already letired he
followed their example.
The following morning proved a stormy one
but it passed off pleasantly at Beechnut Farm.
Frederic signified 1 is intention of remaining at
home, and in the pleasant dining room devoted
himself to a game of chess w ith Mr. Graham,
while William was in close conference with Cam
crone. What passed in that interview was not
known to any but those two; and when it was
through, William came from his eutcr's room
with a shade of anxiety on his brow, while her
face retained tho same thoughtful expression
that of late had often lingered there.
The aftemoou had passed away and the dus
ky shades of evening were settling down over the
house when there came a ran on the front door,
that startled every inmate. Giroerone answered
it and was confronted by the stern faces of the
sheriff and constable upon the threshold. They
were ushered into the dining room, where the
family were assembled, and witluut delay pro
ceeded to perform their errand, which was to
arrest Frederic Southwick for stealing the tavern
sign belonging to Xoyes Willard. Poor little
Carrie, who was lying on the sofa, supported by
pillows and shawls, net understanding the scene
but apprehending some impending danger,
sprang up with almost a superhuman effort, and
tottering towards Frederic, threw bcth arms ar
ound his neck, and sank upon his breast.
44 They shall never take jou Fred," she whis
pered, as she nestled closer to him and shuddered
convulsively, 44 We will stay together, and they
c annot harm us."
44 Kemove that girl young man," said the sher
iff, addressing William Southwick,
" Xever, never,"' cried Carrie.
The man laid his rough hand upon her shoul
der. 44 Come, come, child, this i3 enough of fool
ing ; get up and leave your brother, or we shall
use force and make you do so."
A wild shriek echoed through the house, fol
lowed by another, and another, and with the cry
of 44 the shadow, the shadow !" the girl fell back
upon her brother's aim, insensible and whito as
marble.
44 Heartless wretch!" ejaculated Frederic, in a
twne of bitter indignation, as hs darted a look of
fiery determination towards the sheriff, " you
have nearly killed 4ier with your harshness.
Have you no compassion than this?" he deman
ded, as William took his sister from his arms and
carried her from the room, followed by Mrs.
Southwick and Camerone.
' You will please be quiet while I read you
this warrant, said the sheriff touching tho paper
that he held in his fore finger.
44 Certain'y," 6aid Frederic, as he unfolded the
document,
It is useless to dwell upon the preliminaries
that preceded the departure of the officers. The
trial was to take place on the following day, at
thfe shire town of their county, which was about
sir miles distant from Holly ; and thero William
Southwick repaired with the accused, to secure
the services of a lawyer who could baffle the skill
of the one employed by the plaintiff.
It was a lonely night to Camerone, as she sat
by the side of her suffering sister, alone, for she
jjbi insisted on hex mother obtaining some re-
pae ; and, as she listened to the wailing of the
w,-d in the beech trees, she thought of Frederic,
wiia an aching heart. He had shared her vigils
bV-the couch of Carrie, and now, though Lis
troble was not of an overwhelming nature, it
seemed to be but the beginning of evil. The
fire waned low ly in the grate ; the blaze of the
Cidle flared luridly up against the darkness that
thU filled the room, aud the sick child mcaned
heavily as she turned her head upon tho pillow,
stooping down, Camerone picked up a crumpled
paper that lay at her feet, slowly turning it tow
ards the light. She started. It was the pictured
serpent, and beneath it one part of the sentence
wm torn off. All that remained were the words
" Look well to your firo side," Covering her
face with her hands. Camerone Southwick sighed,
and as the fire grew fainter and tho candle wav
ered more unsteadily, she sank into a reverie of
sadness that was only interrupted by tho calls
for attention from Carrie, which now and then
met her ear.
CHAPTEtt V.
Tue trial or examination of Frederic South
wick had begun. Tho room was filled and much
interest was manifested in the case by every one,
while the prosecutor evinced a kind of grim sat
isfaction in his glances toward the accused, and
smiled triumphantly when the first witness was
'called to the stand. It was Gerald Uomles, the
book agent, and he testified that he heard the
young man declare his intention of taking the
tavern sign on the day previous, and that he had
I lanned the precise manner in which it was to
be done; furthermore, there was a lady in the
case. Here the lawyer for the defence checked
him by inquiring if the young man expressed
feelings of malignity towards the owner of the
itign. 'he agent answered in the affirmative,
and after a few Cross questions took his seat.
The next witness was a man in the employ of
Mr. Willard. He stated that, as he was passing
the hotel at midnight, he met Frederic Southwick
wrapped in a long cloak and withsomething con
cealed beneatn it, wnicu in snapc rnucu resem
bttd Tquaro board. II spoko to the young
man. and asked him where he wa3 going, but
received an evasive answer. As he drew near
to the hotel he noticed a ladder standing at the
foot of the sign post, but did not think to look
for the sign. All this was distinctly seen by
the light of the moon.
The next morning, as Lc passed the tavern on
hi way to the blacksmith's shop, leading one of
Mr. Willard's horses, he saw the sign was gone
1.1 1 A I
ana tnc lauuer was now ncre to ue seen. 11 ms
memory served him right, this was between the
hours of seven and eight. The w itness here paus
ed, as if expecting cross questions from Frederic's
counsel ; but receiving none regained his scat.
Several other persons were called and each
gave testimony that corroborated this. It seem
ed strange to the keen mind of William South
wick that Baily, the lawyer employed by the dc-
feudent, entered into tho case w ith so little encr
gy. He seemed to be careless concerning the
evidence given in by the witnesses on the pros
ecuting side, and in several instances, when a
little cross examining wou'd apparently over
throw the whole statement of one witness, he
took no notice of it. Whatever might be his
motive in thus doing, William was certain that
he had one, and determined to ascertain it by
the closest scrutiny.
The persons who gave in testimony for the
defendant were few. Ralph Graham, William
Southwick, and his father constituted the whole,
and all that they could state was that on the
evening in question Frederic Southwick was at
home which was a mile from the hotel at Holly
At half past ten he had passed his brother's
room on his way to his bed room, and looke
in to bid mm gooa nignt. me nouse was
all locked by Mr.Southwick before he retired.
In the morning Frederic built the fire in the
dining room end kitchen before breakfast, as
was his custom when at home.
Mr. Willard's counsel was severely sarcastic
in his cross examinations, especially when Mr
Southwick occupied the stand, aud his insolent
remarks made 1 rederic s hot blood mount to
his forehead, while William's lips were tightly
compressed and his eyes fixed ou Baily, the pas
sive lawyer, who sat calmly by- and listened
without a retort.
The summing up came, and in the closing
speeches it was plainly evident that Frederic
would be found guilty and held over to court.
The last words were spoken, and every eye was
fixed upon the Judge, to note his decision
slight rustle in the seats awarded to spectators
fell painfully on the ear of Frederic Southwick
and a delicate female figure glided forward to tho
witness stand.
She paused, Hung bade licr veil ot gossamer
of lace, and to the astonishment of all who knew
her. revealed the features of Hattie Grey. Xoyes
Willard started to his feet as though to, prevent
her from speaking, but turning her calm eyes
towards tho face of William Southwick, she
spoke ia a calm, clear voice, as she bowed to the
presiding J udge.
44 Your Honor will doubtless wonder that I
am here ; but I should like to have the uual
oath administered to me, and my testimony
shall explain all.
A stillness profound and eager prevaded the
whole house as she took the oath, and then she
proceeded to state her evidence with a clearness
of tone and prompt sincerity that carried convic
tion with it.
(TO LB CONTINCLD.)
Miss Mary's Jaunty Illue Hat, and
lliiat It Accomplished.
My friend Kelly was walking down tho btrcct
ast Autumn, in a brown study on some obtruse
subject, his vision horizontal and vacant, Ids
step rapid and careless, when just as he had for
ded one of the cross streets, and lifted one foot
to place it upon the curbstone, a big but cow
ardly yellow dog came sweeping along, follovcd
y a black one of the same species. The speci
men oblivious of all things but the object of pur
suit, as every Cog siiouia ue on suca an occa
sion, and possibly under the control of his own
momentum, struck Kelly's perpendicular leg
while the other was walking, and knocked it out
from under him. My friend went down ins tau
ter. His glossy beaver lounced upon the pave
ment and Continued its journey, while his shaw l
struck against a shopman's window like a pellet
on the wall.
Kelly gathered himself together, picking him
self up, expecting to find him 'hove to' in canine
dismay at the accident he had caused, but to Lis
utter astonishment the animal seemed as regard
less of his equilibrium as of any other trivial
matter, and was making after tho aforesaid ytl-
ow dog with as great a speed as though Lc had
not tripped over the best fellow iu town.
While my friend was down, a clear, musical,
girlish laugh had rung upon the open air. It
was evidently spontaneous, so charmingly mu
sical, was so suddenly checked, and was withal
so good a cause thai Kelly couli hardly bo an
gry or disconcerted.
When tbeg ntlcman had recovered from the
heedlessness c-f the quadruped, he bethought
himself of the music. There were half a dozen
ladies in view; but by a trigonometrical calcu
lation, he reached the conclusion that the laugh
must have come from either a dainty little blue
hat, with delicate trimmings, or a decided sober
and ancient brown one the two being in con
junction. Of course he fastened upon tho biue
hat, for never since the flood, did a grave un
fashionable bonnet give out such
gushing
music
as that.
Kelly was not a city gentleman not he. He
was squire in a rural town a lcauer oi town
auairs.
A man of rank, to whom the village politicians
looked for the shrewdest counsels ; on whom
abused people cailed for advice and redress; into
whose hands friendless widows put the manage
nient of their scanty estates, 6ure that all would
be done for them, and their little ones thai tact.
fidelity and a warm heart could accomplish.
The blue hat was a city hat, and the brown
hair it covered, together with the hazel eyes that
sparkled in front of it, were of city growth.
But the sober brown bonnet was on a rural aunt
of good dimensions, both in person and in heart.
Before the catastrophe which brought out the
laughter, the aunt was listening very attentively
to the lady's eager request that she should try
and procure her a school near her country home.
After the accident, the brown bonnet gave a very
appropriate and impressive lecture cn the impr
priety of laughing out in that way, when the
street was full of folks.
1 Why, who could help it, Aunty 1 Did you
f 1 T 1 -W-ll
ever see anvtmng so iunny i iaugu. x cuu i
laugh it laughed itself. Indeed to escape an
other lecture, she had to cover her lips, ncse and
eyes almost, in scented linen cambric'
4 Why you see, Aunty,' said the blue hat, re
curring to the former topic, 4 father isn't rich
indeed, I dont think he is as well off as he seems
to be ; and the family is large all are girls too,
just a bill of expense, 3-ou know j and I don't
like to have father furnish me music lessons any
longer, for 1 know he can't afford it. But I
wouldn't give up my music lessons for tho wcrld,
only I want to pay pait cf the cxjense myself
Father isn't able he looks more and more care
worn every day. I am really afraid,' and the
voice fell and became very serious. I'm really
afraid things are going wrong with him. Be
sides I want to be doing something. I'm a bet
ter girl when I feel that I'm not a drone and
dependant. Yes aunty, I must aud will have a
school there ! Will you help me V
The brown bonuet caught the girl's cuthusi
asm and she promised.
You mu-t have known, reader, from the de-
scriptiun cf my friend Kelly, that he was town
superintendent. Who else was so qualified to
look after the interest of the public school 1 One
morning at six o'clock my friend rises at live
and has a good fire in his office and an appetite
for breakfast at six a rap fell upon the outer
door. Kelly rose and opened it-
Good morning, ladies, walk in.'
The brown bonnet said Good morning,' with
with dignity, the blue hat pronounced the fame
timidly, and both passed iu.
4 My niece would like to be examined, to take
the srhool in our district.'
4 Certaiiily,' taid the town superintendent,
Iayiug the poker t-u the table. 4 Certainly, your
aurjt beg pardou your niece shall be exam
ined, madam. Warm morning ma'am.' wiping
the perspiration from his face with a shett o
writing paper.
4 Cess you ! it the coldest morning we've had
this fall, said the astonished aunt. Why Mary's
face Las been liks a posey, all tho way ridin' in
the wind. Just look at it,'
There was uo need, for my friend bad seen
some-thing Wore than the blue hat, some min
utes before. Certainly, madam, certainly very
red I mean very cold, indeed, ma'am, very.
The town superiutendant was not long, how
ever, in getting betier possession of bis faculties,
and at length tho examination commenced.
Your ro-idence, if you please, tali Kelly,
blandly.
Milwaukie.'
May I ask you where jou were educated ?
continued the questioner, looking for once
into
the eves which were sparkling despite the
em.
harassed features.
In the public schools, sir.'
Did you graduate J'
Yes, sir.'
The ldy handed him a roll titxl with a blue
ribbon. KelH tried hard to untie it, but oon
got the knot inW a very Lad fir. The pretty
fingers of the blue hat were called into requi
sition, and the knot was cenqured clote before
him, under Lis eyes. Opening the loll lie read:
Mary Denver. Is that your name V
4 Yes, sir.'
Your fit icr's name ?
Charles.'
Merchant V
' Yes, sir.'
4 Why, I was cleik in his stoie when you
were a child. He was the noblest cmploper I
ever hau. He made mc all 1 am. I mean he
made me upright for that is all I am any way.'
Kelly promised a certificate- and he would
bring it over the next day, which he did.
During the whole term he was very faithful
in official visits to the schools ; and just before
the close of the sosion my friend said :
Mary I wouldn't teach any more
Oh, I must. 1 like it, and bcide?, I h&vn't
accomplished half I want yet.'
What do you want to accomplish 1
'I want to coutinue my music'
4 What else V
I want to clothe Minnie.'
What else ?
I want to feel that I am useful, that I am
doing something.'
I want to hire you Mary, and I will pay you
wages that will enable you to do all this.'
You want to hire me ! What can I do for
you ? ,
Keep my house, and bo my wife. Mary.'
And then the town superintendent got his ana
around Mary's waist, and held her tight, though
she struggled a little at first.
Let me go, and I will tell you.'
He released the little figuer, and Mary stood
before him. trembling, blushing, twinging the
strings of the blue Lat around her fingers, look
ing down upon the floor, glancing once into bis
earnest eyes, her breast rising and falling till tho
cameo swayed like the ship on the billows.
Do you love me 2
With all my souL'
4 Did you ever Jove anybody cle 1 .
Never in all my life.'
Can a little girl like me,' she said, looking
earnestly in his face ; ' can a little girl Like mr,
devoted, laving you almost to .reverence, make
you happy always 1
Xo one in the world but you.' -
The little maiden stepped close to Lis Bide, and
hid herself m?der his arm.
That jaunty blue bat is in a favorite closet of
my friend's new Louse, in a clais case, on the
ul'Pcr
shelf.
Anecdote of TTasliInslcn.
During the American revolution, it is said, the
commander of a little Fquad was giving orders to
those under him, relative to a log of timber which
they were endeavoring to raise up to the top. of
some millitary works they were repairing. The"
timber went up with difficulty, and on this ac
count the voice of the litile ma.n was often heard,
in regular vociferations :
44 Heave away! there she gorn! heave bo!"
An officer, not in millitary costume wa3 pas
sing, aud asked the commander why be did not
take hold and render a little aid. The latter, as
tonished, turning round with all the pomp of an
Emieror, said :
4 Sir, I am a corporal ! "
44 You axe, are you ?" replied the effictr, 44 I
was not aware of that ;" and taking off his hat
and bow dug, the officer said. 44 1 ask your pardon
Mr. Corporal," and then dismounted and lifted
till the sweat stood in drop? on his forehead.
When the work was finished, turning to the
commauder, he said :
44 Mr. Corporal, whtn yeu have another such
job, and have net men enough, send lor your
commander in-chief, and I will Coie and help
you a second time."
44 The Corporal was thunderstruck! It was
General Washington who thus addressed him!
A Good Simile. Hon. Joseph Holt, In bis
late speech at Boston, sid : The dismember
ment of the Union, involves the abasement of
all that of which as Americans we feel proud,
which we have received as an inheritance from
our fathers, and which wo are bound to transmit
to our posterity. When the wise man of old,
sitting upon the rival claim of two mothrre to a
child, decrtel that the child should be cut in
twain, and one portion given to each, it wag the
false mother who exulted at the judgmrxt, whi'o
the true mother turned away horror-struck, pre
ferring to leave her ffspring in tLe Lands of an
enemy rather than have it destroyed. The man
who is willing that his country fchouldbeidvided
by the sword of treason, may Lava been born
in America, but he cannot Lave - an American
heart.
Two Yoi xw Lamis Dnowxrp. A melan
choly accident occurred in Bradford county, re
cently. Two daughters of Mr. A. L. Wilson,
respectively agel 11 and 13 years, proceeded to
Lathe in Grande river; while their mother was
visiting. One of them tucceeded in crossing
the river, and called upon ber sister to follow
In doing so the latter fell down, and tLe rister
coming to ber rescue, both were carried away by
the current and drowned.
Muggins says lt,s no uio in marrying
novr, as there is no knowing Low long you may
remain united." He is opposed to coercion.