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We have been sad together, We have wept with bitter tears O'er the grass growed graves where slum bered The Lopes of early years. The voices which were sileut there, Would bid thee clear thy brow ; We have been friends together Shall a light word part us now .' BEECHNUT FARM; OK THE DEEP DARK SHADOW 1Y Km MA lviiiLI'JSOX. CHAPTER VIII COXTINTED. II ittie Grev remained at the Farm for thre ' tenou,.y disap- j .'). at the end f that lime mvs prared, whore, no one could tell. The only clue j tut was left was a slip f paper laid or. Camer- I '! work -baket, that ran as follows j i " I am soing away Mis Oameron'i, but. some i I tru-t, ue.-i.aii in.x-t again, lei I -Mr. Nil- , t; t to turret me. and pray to til that 1 I i.:ay tind friends and happiness. IIattie." j I .! l er short acquaintance with Camerone, the j !.t:!e orphan girl with her strauge, wild ways, !-i! inspired her obier friend with a feeling of ! vv and tenderness f '' her; s that, when II at-iewa- ji-.ne, and Camerone had nothing left ' t the little note Lj remind her of their short in t.,.icy. a sensation or sadness stole over her :.frt, and she laid the bit of pink note paper, icredly away in a box of inomeutoes of the past, focying th;.t she should no more heboid the face d U: tag wnter. Aii! how little did she dream that in years to tl.fy w ould again be brought together by l-e tide of Fate, and become dear as sisters to twli other. Wpeks went and came and at last "flags came from Frederic. He was in a thriv !n tow n, n ted for its manufactories, and al ready enpaged in employment that would amply J "ipport him. The cheering tone of his letter) '-ii like a balm upon the hearts of the family at ! Ksechiiut Farm, and William spoke hopefully of t'ie time, when his brother could return and ."ui the family circle again. But a gloom had ' tfkened the mind of Mr. Southwick, and noth i: 5 could dissipate it. Some secret trouble prey upon Lim, and he grew more sorrowful aud 'uusulato every day, Everything about the farm seemed to go wrong. A noble pair of black horses were seized with ' 'kvuLsious and died ; cows, oxen, sheep, and all were lost by the same disease, uutil the large amount of stock that tenanted lleechnut Farm tad dwindled down to a few of the poorest crea tures. William was satisfied that the horses and rattle were poisoned, for in a stall beside one of e noble animals he found some salt in a brown lper, possessing a peculiar color and odor, and 'iou the nostrils of the dead horse small parti- dts could be seen adhering to the dry and parch- fal skin. -And so the work of devastation went slowly n. The eranerv took fare, ana was burned to he ground, with its contents ; and wheu the or- j hard was in full bloom, the blossoms were near- ' y all beaten or picked off , and lay upon the ground. The bark was peeled from the poach trees, and the slips in the fruit nursery were ; quiet for a moment shutout the conflict and tem Wlden down and destroyed. j I- from mi,ld antJ Rnd witb an articulate Xoone could tell who did this, and no shadow ; murmur, she fell into her brother's arms, inscn proof could be brought to bear against Noyes sible. Willard. who in secret, reioiced as he saw each ! William unfastened her heavy riding hat and tew misfortune visit Beechnut Farm, Surrounded by difficulties, and disheartened lJ the continuation of his troubles, Mr. South ii looked around him for the means to stock form anew, and replace his lost property. A tcighbor, who hail a vast amount of cattle, T-luuteered to sell them for a mortgage on. the ' - 1 11 'lni d homestead, due in one year, and Mr. i l thwkk consented. ' 1 The necessary papers were drawn cp and sign ed, not without many misgivings, and in three weeks more Noyes Willard had them in Lis pos session. He bought them and with a sardonic smile planned the ruin of the family whom he so ruthlessly persecuted, exulting that lie had James South wick in his jower. Every debt that the unfortunate man contracted, was viewed with extreme satisfaction, and the notes he gave were in due time bought by Xoyes "Willard. and laid away in his escritoire by the tide cf the mortgage. Thus in a short time, every debt that stood against Mr. Southwick fell into the hands of his Litterest enemy, and were treasured carefully up for future use. The summer came with its fierce heat, and then waned into the first days of autumn ; and through all this lapse of time William and Camerone labored with no complain, to lighten the heavy burden of their parents. The entire management of the out-door work fell into William's hands, and he perform ed it with cheerfulness and industry , while Camerone supci intended the kitchen and elairy- , woik, keeping everything in order, and pw.i i dirg an indispensible comfort to her mother. I 1c was in early S?ptember, and one pleasant evening Camerone mounted the little pouy that her father had purchased as a substitute for the i-addle horse sh 3 used to ride, intending to go to the village, call on Mis. Chapells, and stop at the post oifee, as she expected a letter from Frederic. A quick ride over the winding road brought her to the .town, an I not finding Sirs, Chapello at home, cl.c proceeded at once to the office. The clerk handed out a number of letters and papers, and without pausing to look at them, Cameroue regained the back of her steed and set out for home. At the corner of the street she met Mr. Willard. who lifted his hat and bewed with mock gravity. Good eveuing, Mademoiselle Scuthwick ; you look charmingly to night," said he smiling ironically ; and, as she passed him, a low taunt ing laugh broke upou the still air. Urging her horse into a gallop, Camerone tur ned and looked back, as she hurried from sight. The man was standing in the road and gazing after her retreating form, with his hat stili raised from his head. The shades, of twilight had not commenced to gather, and, aud as her pony sub tided into a walk, Camerone shuffled over the package of letters and papers, glancing at the ; superscriptions of each one. As she did so she ; noticel one addressed to herself, and mailed with i the stamp ot the Holly office, Placing the oth 1 ers in her pocket, she tUliberately broke the j seal, and a thin white card floated dowu upon l the pony's mane. She caught it in her hand, i and read these words : i I have kept my promise. The specified time h is expired, and now I come to claim my ,ts , tomorrow. Till then I am Vour devoted NfcLSoX Scofield, He is here, (hen. Oh, Leavens!" gasped Camerone, crushing the piece of pasteboard in iJCr hand, and clinching therein tightly. A yu.ijen rlt f fivnzv. sc-msJ t seizi her, and she UAl Ler horse with her riding whip, until lie fairly bounded over the ground, suorting with pain and fright at the sudden caprice of his ri der. On they sped, and Beechnut Farm -soon came m siht, Xcarer ami nearer to the old man sion, and yet almost unconscious of everything, Camerone ma e no attempt to check the wild speed of the pony, but urged him on. I'asi the farm aud over the road beyond, she galloped rapidly, never stopping to think what direction she was taking cr where this desperate race would end. In the mean tiinn a storm had githered in the heavens, and the muttering of thunder re sounded o'er tne Lil Is, while Hashes of lightning parted the clouds and illuminated her pathway with splendor for an instant, the next dying away and leaving the darkness mora intense and gloomy than lefore. Not until the firs-t drops of rain began to fall did Camerone paue to a.-k herself where she was going. She was iu the midst of a. iorest, several miles from home, and pursuing a wild and dangerous mounta'n road. As she thought of this she turned her h rse's head and bsgan to retrace her way with the same reckless haste that she came a short time before. The rain fell not in torrents, but steadily, and with no cessa tion, while afar off the thunder rolled -away in hollow grnmblings, and the bright flashes of lightning grew more frequeut. But they were all unheeded by Cameroue. Her every thought feling and emotion were centered upon the let ter she had received, and the dread certainty that lay before he r. It was late when she drew rein at the door of her own home, and, as she slid from the back Gf the jaded steed, be passed on to the stable leaving her standing by the gate, alone. Staggering up the path like under the influence of intoxication, she flung open the door and passed into the din ing room. William was seated by the table, reading and as she cast her eyes around the room, she saw that tier latner ana moiner were - 1 . il ebsent. A strange sickening sensation came over Cam- erone's frame, a sudden feeling of warmth and removed it from her head, then gazing for an in stant at the mute agony pic tured on Camerone's face. Her long, wet ringlets clung around her pale cheeks with drooping tenderness, and her closed eyelids were wet with raindrops that had fallen from her hat. A vial of hartshorn stood upon the mantle bhelf, and with this William bathed hi6 sister s temples and wet her lips until she revived. One low moan went quivering through her frame, as she came to consciousness, and that was all. She raised herself from the lounge where she had been placed, and sat up right, fixiag her eyes upon William's face with strange intensity. Camerone." he spoke in a tender, soothing voice, as he approached her and laid his hand upon her forehead. " Lie down my darling; you are chilled and fatigued by this horrid storm. I did not suppose you had left Mrs. Chapelle's when it commenced, and thought you would stay there to night, when you saw how severe the storm thteatened to be. You must never expose yourself in this manner again," " I have not been to Mrs. Chapelle's to night," said she in a voice scarcely above a whisper, yet painfully distinct. " I'ity me William ; oh, pity me for I am going mad. I am burning up with the fire tha blazes within my soul.1' William sat by her side and encircling her waist with his arm, as he said " You are ill Camerone. Lean yonr head up on my shoulder, and try to forget your trouble." "Forget, Ah ! my soul, would that I cotdd forget. Would that I could steep my senses in the waters of Lethe till I had no more remem brance of the pas.t But I cannot I cannot !" Aud she pressed her hands across her brow, shivering w ith emotion as she leaned heavily against William. "You think I aai ill," she continued; and well you may, but it is illness of mind and heart no'-of body. Nelson Scofield is in Holly, and to morrow he is coming to see me and claim his rights." " Are you sure of this Camerone ?" asked her brother as a doubtful shadow ovcrswept Lis face. " I am sure of it," she repeated, in a thrilling tone. Ah my soul ! if I could only doubt it, how hoppy I should be. William, my brother, speak to me ; say something that will subdue the mor al storm that is raging through my heart and brain, or I shall die, If I cou'd go aw'ay and be forgotten if I could suffer alone. I should be re sigued. but I am destined to bring misery and disgrace upon you all, for you all share in ny sorrow." " Camerone you arc stunned by this shock," said William gravely. You forget your cour age, your hope, and the sublime faith in God. that can lead you through all this darkness into i the light of day. Do not let your faculties be come stupefied, and your strength inactive. Ar ouse yourself and shake off this deadly agony," " Oh, if I could ! If I could but I cznuof, The torpor of despair is setting down upon me so heavily that my life is benumbed," and Camer one wrung her Lands in anguish. " Is it possible that I have over estimated vour firmness and courage, Camerone ?" ask ed William iu a tone that conveyed reproach. J " Look up, and brave the evils of life like a l hero, The way is not quite ria'k, a few gleams I of sunlight are visible yet, and you will see them if you look up." J There was a moment of calmness and then j Camerone 5joke more calmly. i " I will try, William, but 1 wisdi to ask a fa- j vor of you. It is that you will go to our parents i tonight, without any delay, and tell them the . story of my misfortune. Tell them all and crave j their pardon, il I have acted unwisely kecpirg it from thein thus long. Will you go?" Yes dearest, I will go ; and while I am with them, do you remain nere, fjr I wish to see you when I return." Pressing his sister's hand between bis own Wil liam left the room to seek the presence of bis 1 parents. Mr. and Mrs. S nithwick were seated by the cheerful blaze of a lire that had been kin died in the grate to warm the chilly atmosphere of their sleeping apartment, when a rap at tac door interrupted their conversation, and in re-ply to their summons, William entered the room. Ah, William, is it you ?" said his mother, making room for him at the fireside. " Sit down my sou ; 1 feared you would be lonesome with the society of Camerene." " If she was at any other place than Mis. Chapel ie's, I should be uueasy about her," re marked Mr. Scuthwick. But she would not think of braving the rain to night, and Mrs. Chapellc will insist on her remaining until morn ing." " Father and mother Camerone has returned," raid William, in a husky voice. " Returned!" echoed Mrs. Southwick in as ton - ishment. " I am surprised at her lmprukence ; really, William. She stopped short as she observed the singular expression on her sou's face, and asked " What is the matter ?" It is a long story and a strange one, but at Camerone's request, I will tell it to you," said William. Five years ago, when Camerone was thirteen years of age, you well remember that she went to New York City with Uncle Meredith, to attend boarding school. She was there a year when, at the close of one of the terms, the pupils got up a sort of evenings entertrinment, a grand fete ; scenes were enacted, colloquies rehearsehed, and among the rest, was the farce of the inter cepted wedding. In this piece Camerone was the bride.and Nelson Scofield, one of the teacher's cousins, the bridegroom, and the ot her charac ters were the minister, bridesmaids, SLcj and the brides father, who was step in and arrest the cere mony before it closed." " The pupils met several times, at various pla ces, to rehearse their various parts, and, one morning, two days before the entertainmeuts Cajaerone was not surprised at receiving a note from Mr. Scofield, telling her that the pariy were going to meet to practice in an . old brown church, that stood in a remote part of the city, and a carriage would call far her at six in the evening. ' " At the appointed time she was in readiness, and the carriage stopped for her. But to her surprise, nqne of her school mates were there. The only occupants of the vehicle were Nelson Scofield, and the music teacher his cousin. They explained it, however, by telling the unsuspec ting girl that Madame B. had told them that Camerone needed more practice that the rest, as her part required the most complete self posses sion and ease. That she had .-nt Miss Scofie'd to act as instructor, and wishel the ceremony tj be ptrf jrmcd severrl times, so that all parties might become accustomed to it. "4Thcy arrived at the old brown church, where a gentlemen awaited them, who, Mr. Scoffitld said, was to act as minister. The driver aligh ted from his box, and followed them in and up the dark aisle. Miss Scoftield bade Camerone remove her bonnet at'd stand at the altar with the bridegroom. The ceremony commenced, went on and no interruption took place. The responees were all made and the clergj-man pro nounced them man and wife. While Cameroue w as pondering on the strangeness of the affair, words fell on her ear, Let us unite in prayer ;' and, almost before the confused and bewildered girl knew what was transpiring, Nelson Scof field had knelt, anti, with his arm around her waist, drew her down by his side upon her knees. " The prayer was short, and immediately upou its close, the clergj-man handed her a scaled en velope, which she mechanically placed in her pocket, at the same time presenting the bride groom with a simiLxr one. " As he turned away, Mr. Scofield detained him for a moment, and Camerone heard the word fee' pronounced, then the whole truth broke upon her startled mind, and. with a low moan, she tottered forward and fell fainting at the feet of her music teacher. When she return ed to consciousness, she was in the carriage with Mr. aud Miss Scofield, on each side, trying to pour consol ation into her ears. They enjoined secrecy upon her, and Nelson scofield vowed that 1 e would leave her unni lested for the ter m of four years, and then he should claim her as his wife. "For some time the unsophisticated nature of Camerone did not penetrate Scofiedd's motives iu thus bringing about a marriage b7 fraud and deceit, but, at last, she found she was the repu ted heiress of Uncle Meredith, aud Nelson Sco field, a blackleg, gambler, aad heartless liber tine, had married her for the weal th ahe would possess when shearrived at the age of eighteen. " You both observed, my dear parents, the marked change in CameTone after her return from New Ytrk, one year later There was a grave dignity iu her character, a placid sweet ness in her sorrowful face, that surprised us all, unacquainted as we were with the nature of her trouble ; and not until lat winter did she. breathe one sylable of this to any one. -Then, when she found that Nelson Scofield was the nephew of Noyes Willard, she told me a!I, and appealed to my love for protection should she be claimed as the wife of that villain. He is m Holly now; the four years have expired and Le has come to render Ler mbraLle. This is what has caused Camerone's return to-night. This has nearly dethroned her reason, and, before she w ill with him as his wedded companion, eleath or in sanity will mark her as a sure victim." Mrs. Southwick bowed her head upon her hands and groaned aloud as William paused, while Mr. Southwick sat firm and upright in Lis chair, with frowning brow and compressed lips. I am goii.g bark to Cameroue, now," con tinued wiliiam; ' shall I carry to her the coin f rting assurauee that iu all that has transpired her beloved jarents exculpate her from all wrong or blame ?" " Yes, oh, yes. William,' sobbe-d Mrs. South wick; ' we k no' that she has done right, and, as far as earthly care extends, it shall shie'd aud protect her from all future evil." " And you, my father V said William, turn ing inquiringly towards Mr. Southwick. "Tell my dear daughter that 1 will see her soon, and that she has my warmest love and sympathy in this great affliction. And, as for this villain who dares to annoy her, I will settle with him," said Mr. Sjuthwick almost fiercely, as William turned from the rooni. But he stopped upon the thrcshhold for Car rie stood before him, in her white night-robe, with her eyes widely dilated, and her hands streiched out to meet his own, " What is the matter, Willie 1 Mother is cry ing, and Camerone is not here. Tell rue oh, tell me quick." And she trembled with agita tion. My dear girl, go back to your room and lie down, returned her brother cently. " Camerone is down stairs, your mctLer feels a little bad ; j perhaps her head aches ; you know a shower of j rain often makes her feel sick." "And that is all ? Are you quite sure that there is no trouble? I thought the shadow was comiug again," said she dreamily. You were mistaken, my dear. The shadow leading her away satisfied and quieted by Wil liam's assurances of safety Carrie allowed herself to ei. Carrie allowed herself to be placed in bed. and with her mother sitting by Ler pillow, soon was ... wrapped in slumber. When William returned to the dining room, he found Camerone still seated upon the sofa ; but, though the violence of her emotion bad left her weak and trembling she was calm and com posed. ! : ' is far eneughaway now, and I will call Sabnna r-'i J expect to oe me, j The Lar, t,f lLal U.D aad wmful to come and sit by you till you go o sieep, so ' '.. I u. x uouiu te WSill.a way. and uigbt hoverel aroua .w , tt-nt .,t. tbink of it. aain " J" . " . 1 ltat Uoccauni rareu the saddest mg&U; that KM.U.VVn.rm.tolh.door. ""r my ,ra:neJ'atc Mention, and caxmot. j occupant h.l ever koon. Mr. Southick' . . ... line I am gone lr. Wiliard, niv uncle will i fever was lucreasitg rapidly, and it rt quire " Come. Carrie, mv dear, and iet me co with . , . . ' - u"c,c Wl" ! . i. , . , 1 v. - ' ' - ; , r , j watcu ovvr you, and see that you do not attempt I loe CJU!lJ Jl presence i u is wuo to ctp ."..JT ' . r-.o . to escape; for though I do m rrofess to Live " quiet as j o:ble r while in a room Bot child's hand witn assumed ciieenuincss, auu. . . ....... distant. Karri lav bear tka vr f " The storm has passed, and left me like a broken roe-tree, with my blossoms tf peace scattered in the dust," said slie, as she laid Ler head upon Lis shoulder; ' but like that rose tree, I welcome the quiet, the painful rest, that follows tlic temj-ej-t ; and the leaves of faith are still green and fair in my heart." "Ah, Camerone, thine is a spirit that nj grief can crush, no misfortune change to bitterness, though the cup of wuc is not yet drained tj tLe dregs." There was but little fcleep at Beechnut Fsrm tht night, aud each one thought anxiously of the moi row as the hours waned . By Ler open casement, Camerone lingered long, musing on the past and the future, but there was no mur mtr of complaint in her soul. Tru'.y her strength was according to the trials of her day. CHAPTKK IX The clock had chimed the hour of ten on the succeeding morning, when Camerone heard the expected s'4amons at the door, and Nelson Sco field entered the j-arlor where she was sittyig alone, lie was a tall, dark browned mau of twentv-cight, with piercing restless eyes and thin hps, that parted to reveal teeth of such a daz llng whiteness as contrasted almost painfully w ith his heavy beard and elegantly turved mous tache. With an insinuating smile he held out his soft effeminate hand as he crossed the rocm to gTett Camerone; but, arising from her chair, she simp ly waved him t j a scat, with a graceful inclina tion of her quernly head. " Is that your greeting after so 1 ,-ng a separa tion from me. Camerone ?" he asked, in a dis turbed tone of voice. " Mr. Scofield, you forget that we do not stand as friends," rej-.ined Camerone, in a clear, ring ing voice. " Oaly as a brief acquaintance al lows me, can I consent to hold any conversation with you, whom I have never seen except in the short period of my school days." I forget nothing of my past life that is ccn nected with you, Camerone, and most vividly is the reccollectiou traced en my mtmcry of a cer emony performed in an old brown church in New York, that places yva. completely in my power," said Mr. Scofield, composedly. " You are mistaken. Mr. Scofield. No such fraudulent rite ;an place me in your power, for I shall never acknowledge its validity.'' " We .-hall hee!" smiled he. ironically.. " Yes, Nelson Scofield, we ahall see," it iterated CamerVne. " Yem have come here today thinking to frighten roe into a recognition of that despi cable farce as a legal and binding ceremony a marriage in the sight of Heaven aud earth. This you cnuot lo ! this you iri7Z not do, for I know your motives wed. You intend to win the broad estates and gold of my wealthy uncle, which you suppose will deccend to me ; but you ate wrong. 1 am Lot my uncles, nor can I ever inherit e i.e el !lar of Lis pri:;ce!y treasure. Beechnut firm is mortgaged, my father will soon be a poor man, and I shall have nothing for my dower but the health, truth and honor that Gol has given nie. Yet, with these, 1 am coLit-Lt, nor will I ever ailm it that you possess any con trol over me." " You are a fanatic. Camerene. Will vou dart- to allow yourself the felicity cf believing what you say? Ah. my giil, you talk very well iu-dee-d, but I fear your enthusiasm has led you to depatt frenu the truth when yon deny that you are no heiress. Ia fact, I do not be-lieve you when you say it ; and, further. I do not believe that you will dare to contest the legality of our marriage. Yeu will not brave the tongue of slander by daring public e'piiiiou, and allowing your name to be brought before the world-" And Nelson Scj'jicM stroked Lis moustached lip with complacency. Camerene stood erect be fore him, " It is useless to waste words upon this sub ret, my decision is firm ar.d unwavering," trid she, steadily. I ffcve told vou the truth and now I would dismiss you from rny pres.-nce lor ever. The law may be upon your side, but right is ou mine, and I -'are to tell you that I do not fear you. Oo.e who is mightier than you oi iu a". .i- T I ,11. .1..:. i n- i s i ,u ms name, i uzrc w ueiy your power, lie wuo tempers u.e wina to the shorn Uiub is my help aud protection, and ia Him do I put my trust." There was a sublime faith in these words, ut tered by the pale faced girl before him, and des pite his anger. Nelson Scofield looked at her with am ia lescribable mixture of awe and iacred ulity. " Very well," said be, after a moment of si lence ; " You have given me a clear view of the state of your feeling, and I will be as explicit in rivn:Alin' mini Kiir mnntli: T Kail a!1-v . ... . . . 1 , , ... " ; time, you conclude to j;o with me a& my wife, j all will be well ; if not I fhall take you away by ! force, as the law will give me that right. When ny plans for the future. So your destiny U as sure- ... ... , . . ..... ! l'ouS'i you already yielded, for I Tl .kf 1 1 r r ,fiT1 turn mA . . . , V " purpose. ; think yon will understand me." He had spoken rapidly and with great empha sis, and now looked towards Camerone as if ex pecting an answer. Bat be was disappointed. She merely bowed, and, with a ceremonious good morning, turned from the room. There was a woild of evil thoughts ruling through Lis mind as Neh ju See field took Lis de parture from Beechnut Farm and proceeded to the Tillage of Holly. When Le arrived there Li resolution was taken. TLe people of tha fut rounding neighborhood should be informed of Cameron's marriage, and tsugbt to recogu ize it as legal and binding, so that she might Lave no sympathy or aid from them in future difiicu!ty. Poor Camerone! 1-efore night the rumor was sprcadiLg like wild re thre-rgh tLe town, beme on the t ugue of eager scandal, that she Las been guilty of a clandestine marriage, wLen a mere school girl, and that Ler rich uncle La4 disiu Lerited he-r on thai account, causing her much :rrow and influencing her to deny the marriage and refuse to live with Ler husband now. In the meantime the unfortunate victim of this falsehood was at home watching by the sick beJ of Ler father, who was sudden! v seized with the Symptoms of a violent lever. Dr. Lawson was summoned, and h shoek Lis Lead gravely, when he saw the state of Lis patient, but spoka with encouragement tj the aSIctcd wife and daughter of his recovery. His fears were reali zed. Day follows 1 day, and James Southwick raved with wil l delerium, while the fever burn ed hotter and fiercer in Lis reins. No neighbors came near the Louse except Ellen Chapelle, who with a pallid face and weary step, glided through the silent rooms, ministering to the wants cf the invalid, or preiiaring refreshments for Camerone Southwick. Faaay Livj:i cim twice, but an attack cf neuralgia prostrated Ler on, her e-ouch at Lome, atd every one else stood aloof in pious horror from the house that shelter ed one sj lost t j virtue aud Heaven as Camerone Southwick, as the most malicious g'jssips styled her. Carrie went meaning through the quiet apartments over which she saii the shadow spread its folds, and she seem.d to Lava a presentiment that some greater evil was yet to come. It was before the crisis had yet passed that was to decide upon the life or death of James Southwkk, and while the utmost anxiety concerning Lim distressed the minds of Mrs. Southwici nnd Camerone, that Carrie waudered out in the old orchard alone. It was a pleasant place at any sea sou cf the year, and especially at early, aut umn, when the boaghs W6re weighed down with fruit ; but uow the malice of oyes Wil lard Lad made it nearly desolate: and, as Carrie eat down beneath the shade of a bar ren peach tree, she whispered softly to her- self that the shadow hadbecu there, toe, aal left its mark. She had been reclining under the tree for frouie time, watching the fdnt reflections of the suob'-aais on the grass as they dart el through the leafy branches over her head, wheu the was startled by a footstep . on the earth near by. and lojking up, she beheld Noyes Willard standing directly ia front of her, with a gun n Lis hand, and a hunting belt around his waist. She tprang to Ler feet with a cry that was like the wail of a stiu-ken bird, and stretch ed out her hands s is to avert his nearer ap proach But be did not. attempt to come towards her.. He stood leaning upon bis gun and gazing at Ler with a peculiar smila oa Lis face. Carrie Sou;hwick.'" Le pronouLced,' in a low distinct tone. TLe girl stjJ iuo:nnlss with her Land still -xteadcd s.pTeaL&ely toward hiai, aud a rigid Jjjk fctliintr around her ashen lips and strained eyes. Mr. Wil Uri laughed s:orufu!iy. tnl repeated Ler repeated Ler naaae You re a sweet lit tle dove, bat vol quite as fair as your mother was before the shadow came upou her. You have teeu ibis deep shadow, Lave yc-a itt, little one 'i Le asked. Ye. L see it, I se it ! Oh! the daik, dark c-iouii ! ga?ped C-rne with difficulty. ' You soe it. eh ? chuckled the unfeeling man. Well I aai the deep shadow, and I have come to tike you under my arms aud wrap you i:i uij garments, so that you ea always bo fc'uh u:; and Le niide a xiiova towards her. Bui he was arrested by the wild scream of mortal agot.y that rang out upon the still i autiiuiiU ii'.r ; aud with a crimson tide of blood tuning from her wLiie lips. Crria j utLwick fell to she ground. The next 11- i ttan: Camerone s confronted Novjs W i.lard, and she spoke sternly . N'oyt- Wiliard. begone! You have this dsy cemiuiued sn act of mountrous cruelty that is M-IeiiiLiy recorded against you, and for ihich you iuusI answer at the last day." No other word escaped Ler, but she turned and knelt by her siicrs side, as the evil, mau strode away, aud tenderly chafed her cold wLiti Lauds, thriving to Lsisg her to ce nscioos ucss. Bat not until she had been carried to htr iittle room did tbf pirl open Ler eyeg, and then Camtreme treuiL.cd at the strange look that was ou Ler face. The m.ost violent convulsions immediately tnued, accompanied by a profuse blctdiuz of the Iunirs. and if became soon apparent to all that the hfd of i tho aufortuuato ch Id was drwiog to a close. day its fal ' 1- l I iv:n:: i r " - i ui uucu uj it i. nam auu VauicrObc. 10w I b luriiMtni ue Moa eiri a I.. -..tl:.-L. . 1 - ' - roused from aa 1 slubber, and i ke b ar s'ster's naa.u. i . (o E CONTINUED-) 31"Gen. lleintzelinan, who was wounded io tbe arm at the batJe of Bill Hun. baa nearly recovered from the injury. .He will be assigned the command of a division ia Virginia. 4 s d. 1
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