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A COMMON THEMK. BY EMILIE CLARE. There’s not the least doubt you’ll succeed if you try To utter your thoughts in magnificent rhymes; Rhetorical rules of course you’ll descry Are the key to success into metrical chimes. With subjects so plenty don’t linger to seek, And nibble your pencil like one in a dream; Just go to the volume of nature, then speak Of her radiant beauty cf forest and stream. Don’t listen to critics, who clamor for song Translucent and free from that olden estate, When its dew-spangled garlands, though woven so long. Are lovelier now than the robes of the great. You will hear it no doubt from the sage’s own lips, “ The theme is too common,” “ No novelty wove;” When the nectar the bee from the lily cup sips. Has gemmed it for centuries out in the grove. Isiss lovely, less rare, dare the creature complain Of the author who writ out the poem divine— The tremulous measures of soft-falling rein— The babbling brooklets that sing as they shine? Not soon shall the poem of nature grow old, Not soon they grow weary who list to the strain; Though ages and ages together have rolled, Each page of the seasons is welcomed again. From emerald to gold whether flut'ring or prone, It hangs in its beauty aloft on the tree, Or lying in autumn neglected, alone, The autograph lines of its author you tee. Then write out your sentences, graceful, of course, And pure as the lakelet thut mirrors the sky; Leave the critics their nag. 'tis a privileged horse, And, without un old hobby to ride, they would die. Anita, lowa.

FRANK.

A California Adventure*

BY EDMUND WENTWORTH.

Boston, Mass., April 15, 1849. Ma. Carbon: Dear Mr—Yours of the sth Inst, received by our Committee of Three. They declined t> receive you as a member on account of your age and health, but finally yielded tn persuasion, and now, if you are willing to place yourself under tie protection of a great, strong fellow of six feet three inches, as his protege, you will l»e received. Write at once and let us know, as we start (D.V.) in a few weeks. Will wait off Tyhee for you and your traps. Can I do anything for you h< re ? I like your vim. Query—Can you ride a mule? Vours truly, Geo. Maxwell. Mr. Frank Carson, Bellvuo, Ga. Beli.vue, near Havannah, April 25, 1.949. Mit. Gr.o. M.vxv. ei.i. : Dear Sir— ln answer t> your query, I can ride a boric, and judge I can ride a mule if necessary. I shall not hesitate to accept the advice and protection offered, if 1 prove incompetent to care for myself. Inclosed is u list of my outfit; if you, or my “ prop el >r ” that is to be, note any deficiency, please make such additions as you may think proper, but, rcmemlsir, I am only five feet five. 1 will bo off I’ybee light every day and night after June], in a small sail-boat. A white, flag will bo the day signal; a blue light the night. Many thanks for your kindness. Yours truly, Ehank Cahson. Mr. Goo. Maxwell. On the Ist of June, 1849, a little old sail-boat, with n patched, ding)’ sail, and a small, pure white flag in strange contrast, might be seen creeping from the main land nearest Tybee on the south. Two persons occupied the boat; one a tall, slender lad of 16 or 17 years of age. His features were good, but lie was perfectly white, : not a vestige of color even in hi.s lips. His j eyes were large, of a steel-blue color, shaded I by dark brown lashes; his heir I rown, soft, an I curly; his forehead high and full; his mouth de- . noted firmness of purpose, yet was sen-itive in a degree. When standing he was grace personified, but when walking a slight lameness was noticeable. His companion was a man between 5) and 60 years of age, good, strong features, but, black as elony: his hair, or wool, somewhat gray. He managed the boat, while the lad was gazing far at sea, with one hand caressing a large, tan-colored dog that was sitting by his ; side. There was a strange restlessness al out him. Uncle Jabe watched him without speaking; few words had been uttered by cither since ! they had entered the boat; at last Uncle Jabe exclaimed: “ 1 must speak one’t more fore too late. Ole mars and miss kill Jabe sure ’miff whun I dun go back lone.” “No, Uncle Jabe, (he note I sent will explain all, you need not fear.” “Dis nig not fuard, enyhow, you find,” muttered Jabe. “ I hope we shall not have to wait long, for it is intolerable.” Not a word was spoken again till alter sunset. “Have von everything ready for the blue light?” “ Yes, bul l ink we hah no’casion, de Crownal be here by dark.” Frank Carson, for he it was, did not give orders to raise the night-signal till the twilight had fully ilia; Scarcely had it been raised fifteen minutes when “Boat ahoy!” came ov< r the water. “All right,' shouted back Undo Jabe. The Coronal merely moved uh she neared the | boat. Jabe hail taken down his sail. A rope was thrown to the I oat; the steps let down the i side of the vessel, and Frank with Homo difti-I culty ascended. Mylo, the dog, was carefully i hoisted on deck with Frank’s chest. Frank , turned to bid Uncle Jabe good-by ; but he had disappeared in the darkness. “ It is very strange.” “ What is'strange?” said a clear, strong voice ■ at his side. “Why, that Uncle Jabe should leave without one word of good-by,” said Frank, with a suspicious tremble in his voice. 'The one who had spoken looked over the aide of the vessel, giving the lad time to recover, 1 hen said ; “Well, as it ia too dark for discoveries, shall we move your traps, such as you need, to our cabin? You lire to share mine. Permit me to introduce your guardian, Geo. Maxwell, at your service.” He spoke lightly, as he saw Frank was much agitated. No answer at first, then a confused remark : “Cant I have one by myself'? I am not used”— and then a complete break-down. A great sob fell on Max’s ear. “Hush! hush !" he whispered ; “don’t let the boys know you feel so badly. 1 will do the best I can for you. We will take these small packages, and you can see what arrangements I have made.” Frank did as requested, and found that Capt. Max, as ho was termed, had a little cabin, with two bunks in it, a stool and wash basin, and barely standing-room for two. “This is our private apartment till we get to Panama. In the meantime I have a. hammock on deck, under the ship’s boats, and another for you, if you prefer fresh air to poison like this.” Frank thanked him for his thoughtful care of a stranger, which he should never forget. Capt. Max led the way to where the. rest of the company were assembled. Frank was introduced, and tried to answer the many questions asked. Max saw the effort he was making was more than ho could well bear, and kindly drew the attention from him and advised him to retire. as he appeared very weary. He was soon in his hamnioek, apparently sleeping; but. in reality thinking of the step he had taken, unknown to any one. except Uncle Jabe. Had he done wisely? lie had been n burden to bis parents for years. In n, til of despondency he wrote to the company that he accidentally heard had fornu d for file Eldorado of the West, and resolved to join. An aunt had given him money at various times. He h d kept it for an emergency. It served lo pay for his outfit, Cor his passage, and for the future. He must, invalid as he was, work anil trust in God. Earnestly did he pray for forgiveness—for guidance in the stern future. He did not sleep much until toward morning. Just before sunrise, he was roused suddenly by a. loud voice exclaiming: “ Where in the name of wonder did you come from, old Ebony ?" “ Yea, sail ; please, sah, I coin’d with Massa Frank last night, sah.’’ “ Who pays your passage?” asked the mate. “Why, sah, I spects Idus. I hab some money, an<l praps Murse Captain let me work." “I ’spects Marse Captain will pitch you into the sea,” answered the mate, as he went to inform the (.’ iptain of the extra passenger. Frank raised his lieail, and there, sure enough, lay Uncle Jab. with Milo, coiled upon deck near his hammock ; he had been too much astonishe 1 to speak. Uncle Jabe met his grave look for a moment and then quavered out, “You no vexed with old Jabe? For my Heavenly Fader I no go back an lobe you alone: ole Jabe die fust.” Frank’s parents had always been in good circumstances if not. really wealthy, (ill, within a few years, his father had mot with sudden reverses that seemed to make an old nun of him before liis time ; and now to take Undo Jabe from them was adding to their burden, yet in his heart he was glad to have Jabe witli him, well knowing his mother would rather bear the , sternest pressure of poverty than to feel he was alone in his wild hunt for gold. CHAPTER 11. Flank did not have a long time for reflection os he must arrange with the Captain for his passage- lv. was afraid it would bring his funds tearfully low before they reached the mines. Happily for them the cook had been taken ill during the night, and the Captain gladly availed Imrwelf of Uncle Jabe’s services, and was well ri paid, for he was an excellent cook. Capt. . fax took a great fancy to lus protege, told him which were his particular friends—their plans when they should reach the gold-lands, their different dispositions, and cared for him as though he were a younger 1 rother. The day had been exceedingly warm—all had been trying to keep cool—as the sun went down a refreshing breeze set in toward laud, bringing the loungers on deck for amusement—some with Antes, others with violins. They were playing a lively waltz, several were on the deck “with living feet,” when Max placed a chair bv his side and motioned Frank to occupy it. “Do youjing? Your voice is’as clear as a Luie. Can you stand the noise of the dancers’?” "1 sing sometimes ; if you will excuse me now, I will engage to sing for vou when we get to California.” This was said hesitatingly and with do meant e .#i, and Max saw the color rise to the tips of his ears. "Why, Frank, yoq would make ft spend jd

woman, with your soft eyes, and your blushing cheek” (it waH now dyed erimsonj. “He hastily turned away saying: ‘ Years of pain and sickness may not make one feel very manly—vet Ido not regard myself as a ‘Miss Nancy. Max thinking he was hurt, placed his Land kindly on his shoulder ana said, “ Frank, my boy, I love you too well to think or sav one word to add to what you have suffered. I do not know what I should be in your place.” “ I know you would be just what you are now, the best fellow living.” Max drew Frank’s head to his shoulder, and kissed him lovingly on the mouth. “Remember, lam now your big brother. It is late. I shall manifest my authority by sending you to your hammock." Frank rained his hand to his lips, bowed, and was gone with no word of good-night. He lay thinking for a long time. “Is it possible that he—” Frank did not finish the sentence. “ What did he mean by accenting the word now? Ah, why did that kiss still linger with such strange sweetness? I must do better—it will never do”—and he was in dreamland. The good ship Coronal sped over the blue waters of the gulf like a fairy being, and was soon at Panama. All was bustle and confusion, the miners that were to be, in getting their traps, the Captain in discharging liis cargo. “Mars Max, can’t Mars Frank drive in de wagon?” “ Wagon? If yon will show me anything with wheels you shall both drive.” “Good; you step dis way, sah.” Ho did as desired, and saw two wheels that apjieared to be rounds sawed from a log, fastened together, with two sticks for shafts, and a mule fastened with ropes for a harness. Max whistled manlike. “ How do you expect to manage this new and wonderful invention ?” “ Why, sah, yon see that box you hab left just makes de body, and I fix a nice seat wid bundles an’blankets, and Mars Frank not get so worn out as riding mule-back.” “Well, Undo Jabe, if you can manage all right, I will see to Home other things, and we will be off in another hour.” Fortunately for Uncle Jabe his mule was large nnd strong, and the road or path tolerable. Jake, by Frank’s request, was the lant to fall into the ranks. When he did he was greeted with shouts of merriment. “ Hallo, Daddy ! Where did you get that illegant carriage? When did you leave the ark?” etc., etc. All was good-naturedly received, and helped to pass the time, that was long and wearisome to the strongest of the parly. They finally reached the Pacific coast without in adventure or accident, suffering only from heat an I fatigue. A vessel was in the harl or ready to sail next day for San Francisco. Fatigue was forgotten. Some attempted to converse of the beauties, new and buried, they had passed hourly on their journey, but the topic was soon changed. 'Washing and digging gold, building tents and shanties, and cooking, all were of absorbing interest. Frank joined them as they lounged about, told stories in a shy way, but with a soft, clear voice. All appeared to like the boy except two rough fellows, who had been admitted to the company simply because thev were strong and good diggers, Ned Baker and Sam White. They fancied Frank’s reserve and timidity was pride, and determined to annoy him. or have some fun as they termed it. Frank was quietly gazing into the water when they commenced joking the boys rather rudely. Some answered back; others paid no attention. Suddenly he said to Frank: “ Why didn’t you tarry at Jherico till your beard was grown?” The blood flashed to Frank’s face, but he looked Baker steadily in the eye for a moment. “For fear it would be like yom’s,” he answered, quietly. Baker s hair and whiskers were of a bright, fiery red. The retort cut keenly, an that was his sensitive point. Fortunately Max, seeing the crowd around Frank, called to him to come and take, a look at the distant mountains now visible, so the scene ended, but was not forgotten by either. What a cheer rent the air as they passed the Golden ((ate! All discomfort, all fatigue was buried in oblivion. They, yes they themselves, were in the bind of gold. Max could hardly prevail on them to stay over night in the city, ho eager were they to work. But pack-mules to carry their tents, provisions, etc., must be obtained, and they were compelled to wait. Poor Max; if he could have foreseen the result. CHAPTER 111. The rays of the sun’s light were just dawning in the east. Max had ordered all to fall into rank, when a piece of paper was put into liis hand. It was too dark to read. Conceiving it of little importance, he thrust it into his pocket to wait for daylight. For some reason Max was feeling somewhat moody, and paid little attention to those around him. nor was he aroused till a halt was called for breakfast; then he looked in vain for Frank and Uncle Jabe. No one had thought of them or seen them. In his perplexity he thrust his hand into his pocket and found the paper; it was from Frank. He read as follows : Dear Friend and Brother: Do not think your many and kind attentions have not been appreciated. I have noticed for some time that they were the cause of jealous feelings to several of the company. Therefore, after mature consideration, I have decided to stay here for the present. You will hear from me again. With many thanks for past favors and wishes for the future, your loving brother, Frank. I*. S. —Do not feel uneasy about me. You know Uncle Jabe thinks he is sole proprietor of my ungainly self. ' F. They had halted beside a stream of pure, cold water, the mules fed, a fire built, coffee boiling, meat frying, and various other preparations for breakfast, when they were startled by Capt. Max exclaiming : “Here, you boys, you will please go ahead. I must go back to the city. Will overhaul you before you get to the mines. What say?” A babel of tongues ensued. “ It can't be did I” says one. “Thought you were Captain of the company I" cried another. “He is only head nurse to a puling boy 1” came in tones like Baker’s. Not one. would listen to his going back. By their contract, he was to stay with them six months, unless they voluntarily released him, and that they would not do. So, sorely against his will, he gave up, and turned his face toward the hills. He had learned to love the boy, and he bitterly condemned himself for losing sight of him. True, Uncle Jabe was with him, but they would be mere children in the city. A week, ten days passed ; they had reached the place of their destination buoyant and hopeful. They found civilization at the mines at a low ebb. Whisky- .hops were, at that early period, so numerous that there was one or more for every thirty miners. Desperadoes had Hocked hither at the first mention of gold. Gaming and drinking went hand in hand, followed by pistols and bowie-knives. Those who had been quiet and moral citizens in the States threw off all restraint, and were wholly demoralized. Max repeatedly asked himself if he could wish one so young ns Frank to witness what w-as going on around them ; and, although the i question was always answered in the negative, I yet his heart yearned for a sight of the boy. , It is not our intention to follow them m their i perilous course, or to relate their ahnost-miracu-I lons escape from the knives and pistols of ! thieves and assassins. Capt. Max had been reI peatedly to the. city to make deposits of goldI dust and to purchase supplies for the company, j hut could not obtain "the slightest clew to Frank and Uncle Jabe.. It seemed as if they had utterly ceased to exist. It was a bitter, bitter cup for poor Max. CHAPTER IV. Gold hydra-headed; how many worshipers ye have. Nearly three years have elapsed. It is a beautiful Sunday in May. Eighteen of the twenty are sitting outside the big tent, talking of friends and home, when their attention was attracted by a gold-and-tan-colored dog. He was apparently half starved, wet and bedraggled from swimming a creek. He dragged himself to where Max was lounging, gave a little whimper of gladness, and fell at his feet: “Mylo, by all that is good,” exclaimed Max—and all were in the greatest excitement—“do not lei him die.” Fortunately the caterer of the day had made soup for dinner ; some of it was brought and put in his mouth ; his limbs were rubbed, and every care bestowed. After long and patient effort they had the satisfaction of seeing him make heavy imw.ds on the noup and eatables. He then lay down and slept profoundly. Max went very quietly into the tent, and did not make Ins appearance again till nearlv dark. He told them he should start for the city soon m the morning ; that he might be gone onlv a s’.ort time, or he might be gone weeks ; that he should leave his tools—everything in the care of Paul Grayson. If they needed to consult any one they could not choose a better leader, etc. Next morning, with provisions and all indispensable articles. Max and Mylo started on thenjourney. They had traveled some two or three miles when Max accidentally saw a gleam of steel. M ithout thought he called out : ‘•Hallo, Ned ! is that you?” Ned stepped forward. “Yes; we are out prospecting.” (tame, said Max, quietly. “Did vou ever have reason to doubt mv word?” “Never.” “ Well, I have a few words of advice to give, safety depend s entirely upon my life. If I should by some 7 ( ;is/or/mie disappear, I have so arranged affairs that your secret will become public property. Therefore, vou had better think twice before you ‘prospect’ for such game as you were after this morning. I shall nnt warn again.” Max followed Mylo without anv hesitation, not doubting he would lead him to Frank. But was he dead or in trouble that Mylo had come for help ? In dead of taking the road that led to the city, Mylo turned off, went up the river, found a lording place, went over and waited for Max. who found some diftieultv in following. Ihe dog then struck an old Indian trail and trutt'd on, occasionally looking back to see if Max was corning. The trail was no great distance from a mountain stream. Max was verv weary for the last two days they had been ascending steep and rocky hills ; the wav was rough: he was getting thoroughly disheartened, But Mylo was too eager eyen for eating.

He descended the hill, crossed a deep ravine, and began to ase nd a mountain ; Max followed with sad forebodings. Frank surely could not be in such a wild, desolate place so far from the mines—farther still from human habitation—unless he had been carried off by some party of Indian marauders. Could it be? Filled with sad forebodings, he resolved to follow on to the bitter end. Suddenly a high, perpendicular rock appeared to stop farther progress, but, as he neared the foot, he saw the path turned to the left. Mylo, however, turned to the right, plunged into a thicket of ferns and bushes and disappeared. Max caught hold of the largeHt busn and tried to peer down the precipice, when he was electrified by hearing a voice exclaim : “Mylo, you old darling, where have you been?"' After searching for some time Max discovered an entrance into what proved to be a good-sized room. On the opposite side of the room stood a woman, dressed m a suit of dark blue, embroidered with cardinal red ; it came half way lietween the knee and ankle, showing a small foot incased in a strong, thick-soled boot. Max made no movement while taking an inventory of her dress—he was t<K» wonder-struck to think till Mylo gave a short bark. 'Hie lady turned. “Capt. Max!” Before Max could move or Hpeak, some one entered with: “Mias Frank, I’s got some beauties; hab um for supper. 'Fore God. Mars Max!” Max saw the blue vision vanishing, he gave one leap.that would have told well for an acrobat, and seized her by the arm. “Who and what are you? Surely you are Frank! Curls, bows, a lady's dress! What does it all mean?” “Please, sah, let Miss Frank go; I ’splain all.” Frank’s face was covered with her hands, and the tears were' silently trickling through her fingers. At last light began to dawn on Max's benighted mind. “Thank God, you are a Miss —not Mr. Frank.” “If he don wipe away her tears, it am none of my business,” muttered Uncle Jabe, as he went into the cooking-room. “ Tank ole Mars, I hab coals enough to bake bread, roast de speck'ld beauties, and bile coffee —and den de wild berries,” soliloquized Uncle Jabe. “Yes, supper good enough for Mars Max, out here in dis dibble’s den.” Max forgot all fatigue in the happiness of the present, and we will leave them for a time. CHAPTER V. Frank's story.

After my quarters were assigned me, I was seized with the spirit of unrest. I could not keep quiet. Culling Uncle Jabe to follow, I wandered over the city, attracting as little attention as possible. In a window I saw a card with three rooms to let; price, 100 per month. I went in, looked at the r<«ims, told the agent I would be back in an hour - . I had walked only a short distance, when I saw a middle-aged woman sitting by her goods in the street, weeping bitterly. On inquiry I found her landlord had turned her out for rent. I sent Uncle Jabe for a cart or wagon; he returned with one, put her things on it, and we were soon at the rooms I had rented. While Uncle Jabe was gone for my “traps,” I told Mrs. Scott my story—my secret—and that I had decided to resume my own dress, as false colors were growing insupportable. I wanted to see you and thank you, but Mrs. Scott advised a note so strongly that I yielded. Mrs. Scott's son, a boy of 16 or 17 years, was sent with it. He had been to the mines and failed to get back on time, hence her diftieultv about rent. About an hour after you started, Vernoy, Uncle Jabe and myself, with two mules laden with our “traps” and provisions, were following in your footsteps. Every night till you left the river for the “hills” we could see the smoke of yom - camp fires. When you left for the hills on the west, we went four miles farther up the river, crossed it, and struck out for the mountains on the east. Vernoy insisted I was leaving all the gold on the other side. Uncle Jabe was disgusted with the trail we were following. We came to a beautiful glen, shut in on all sides by mountains, while it was watered by a stream of pure water. “ Here I can rest,” thought I. Tents were pitched, mules unloaded and fed v Vernoy took Uncle Jabe for a walk. They were absent near half an hour, when they returned with some beautiful trout. Uncle Jabe’s discontent vanished, while, he prepared supper. Vernoy left in the morning, with the understanding that lie was to bring supplies in three or four weeks. We were left alone, with God for our protector. Our work was to dig gold. How were wo to find it ? Was there any to find? were questions that Avould haunt me sleeping or waking. I bad only a few coins left in my purse. We must find it or starve. Our first Sunday., was passed in readin" the church service, the Bible, and singing, till dinner time. After dinner, I went out for a walk, following the broad stream toward its source up the mountain. I had gone perhaps a mile and a half or more, when I noticed a flat rock by the side of the water which was flowing over a pebbly bottom. I had been seated but a few moments when a fish jumped out of the water, caught a large, bright fly and disappeared into a pool deeper than the. bed of the stream. As I gazed I saw something glitter in the sunlight. My heart almost ceased to beat. Was it gold? Turning back my sleeve, I took up a handful of sand, and found three pieces about the size of a pin-head of gold ! I knelt down and thanked God. Then. Sunday though it was, I had nearly a handful before I could leave the place. I found Uncle Jabe searching for me. “Miss Frank, ’tain’t right no how for you to go off by your lone self. What for the matter? Your eyes are dancing. You are looking happy. Have you found—” “Yes, I have found some gold 1” I showed it to him, and my ahnost-empty purse. To-morrow, God willing, we will work. We worked as though life depended on our securing a certain amount. Sometimes we found nuggets of pure gold as large as a walnut, and we felt we were getting rich. Vernoy, who was the connecting link between our isolation and humanity, earned our gold to the city. We shed tears of joy when, at the end of three months, we were able to send some of our gains home. Over a year had passed. I had sent Uncle Jabe.to the city for some needed articles. Mylo was my protector. We had lived so long without seeing any one that we felt perfectly secure. He had been absent some days when Mylo came in greatly disturbed. His hair was bristled up, and Im was gnashing his teeth and growling. At first I was much frightened, bur, as everything remained very quiet, I resolved to reconnoiter—found an Indian sitting on the ground, apparently in great agony. On asking the trouble, he. replied: “Me Lightfoot no more,” and pointed to his ankle arid wrist. He had fallen ia trying to jump from one rock to another, broken his wrist and badly sprained his ankle. With my assistance he managed to reach the tent. The application of hot water relieved the pain. I then managed some splints from a piece of box-cover, bound up the broken limb and gave him some dinner. “White Blossom do Lightfoot heap good.” Uncle Jabe soon returned, bringing the needed things. The Indian stayed with us until he was Lightfoot again—not only Lightfoot, but a firm friend. He asked one day if I wished to find the “home of the gold.” I merely nodded. “We go to-morrow.” On the morrow we ascended this terrible mountain. I did not anticipate much gold, but lie had rightly named it “the home of the gold.” After moving some rocks and debris that was lying there he showed the “liid treasures.” After enjoying my astonishment for a few moments he exclaimed : “Me pay White Blossom some, good deal. Lightfoot no live without White Blossom come cure him.” “But you do notintend this for me? It is worth many thousands.” “White Blossom carry away all she want; heaps more here.” As our tent was too far off, Lightfoot and Uncle Jabe prepared this cabin; and here we have lived very comfortably until recently. Here Frank ended her story for the present. Max appeared to be in deep thought for some time. At lastin' decided to speak, and find out whether he was cared for or no. “ Miss Frank, under the circumstances I think you will pardon me, if I am too presumptuous. I think 1 loved you from the first night when you came on board the Coronal. Will vou be mine as soon as we can get ‘the service’ performed? I think we shall be more at ease if that question is decided.” She simply laid Her hand in his. He raised it to his lips. “Mine forever.” But why talk of what has been so often and so well described. “I think you have forgotten one thing—my lameness. Will you feel satisfied ' when you go back to civilized life again ?” “Yes, entirely. You are the embodiment of grace to me, and ” “That will answer,” she exclaimed, laughing. “But I have one proviso to make. You must forget—forget She could get no further. “Forget what?” said Max, a little mischievously. “ Why, all about my coming to the mines and my dress and all my foolishness." CHAPTER VI. llati- has a keener scent than love. “You did not tell why Mylo came for me.” “ No. f think I fainted the day he left. When I came to my senses he was gone -went, nrobably for help.” - ft “What has been the trouble recently?” “Vernoy has been watched. He failed to come at the usual time. I sent Uncle Jabe and Lightfoot after him, as I had decided to leave as soon as possible. Vernov does not know who watches; thinks there is more than one. The leader is a stout, red-haired man; Lightfoot calls him Firescalp, but it is undoubtedly Baker. The day Mylo disapiieared I thought I heard footsteps. I was alone, and afraid—l did not dare to move for a long time. When I did venture out, I saw three men on the opposite mountain, and I was sure some one was near the cabin, from Mvlo's behavior. He insisted on going out. but I would not let him. I could hardly get back—suppose I fainted. I found myself some time after on the floor alone. Uncle Jabe could not get to the city without being seen. Lightfoot carried the gold to Mrs. Scott and left word for Vernoy to come prepared to move us back to life once more. Uncle Jabe came back two days before von came. Lightfoot nnd Verpoy may come shy day. I

have everything in readiness except one nugget, which is still in its mountain home.” After consulting Uncle Jabe, they found that worthy willing to go with them next morning if the coast was clear. They were called to an early breakfast that Max pronounced one of the best. Uncle Jabe was left to follow when his work was done. Frank led the way to a rocky ledge near a spring, where she and Max sat until Uncle Jabe put in an appearance. “No gold here, Miss Frank; you hab wrong place, sure.” Bhe piled away a few rocks and asked them to look. “ WeU, I fink you find gold anywhere after dis,” said Uncle Jabe, in wild excitement. “ Why, Frank, you are an heiress! It must be worth half a million! ” Frank smiled. “ I think you exaggerate its value, and then it is not mine; it belongs to you, my friend.” “Tome! Do you think I would take your gold? ” “ Not if you prize the gold more than vou do me. If I can trust you with myself, surely gold should not be an obstacle.” “ Miss Frank hab a heap in de bank, Mrs. Scott say.” “ Never mind what Mrs. Scott said. Will you try to get our beauty out of its nest? ” They did try for some time before they succeeded. It required their united strength to get it home, and when there they did not feel safe witli it. What if some one had seen them? They wanted to fly to some place of safety, but many dangers and a long distance lay between them and San Francisco. At length Lightfoot, Vernoy and the mules came, not as formerly, but in the darkness of night, silently, cautiously. They had left the city very cautiously, yet two men were on their track day and night. They appeared not to know of their presence, and went directly to the mines. Vernoy unloaded at the “ big tent;” told Paul Grayson of their danger, and asked for advice. They finally decided to wait a day or so for Baker to come back. He, with a stranger he called Tom Marshall, came in near sundown next day. Paul received them quietlv, and asked them to join liis mess, as Baker had nothing in readiness. Baker, well pleased, accepted the invitation. After supper, he asked Vernoy when he returned. Not for some days; would like to stay a week, but his mother made him promise not. “ St you keep promises, do yo;i?” “ Y’es, but when I’m 21 I think I shall have one high old holiday that will make them open their eyes. I’m getting tired trotting back and forth after two scrawny mules.” Baker appeared delighted with the boy, and advised him to be a man at once, and not wait. He kept him talking till bedtime, when Vernoy professed to be tired and sleepy, and lay down upon a blanket. His eyes were closed apparently, but open enough to watch Baker. When all slept Baker got up very softly, took seme pegs and a cord from his pocket, tied the cord to a peg, and pushed it into the ground, passing the cord over .and around Vernoy, so that it was impossible for him to get up without Baker’s knowledge. Vernoy slept on with his eyes open until he was sure Baker slept, when he quickly cut the cord, raised the side of the tent sufficiently to pass under, and found Paul Grayson and Lightfoot with the mules ready to start. Paul showed them a rocky path that led to the river ; they could follow this and leave no traces. Baker and his friend slept till near noon the next day. They vowed they had been drugged. “ With fatigue and a clear conscience, I presume,” said Paul, looking steadily at them. They soon sauntered off, and Paul'saw them no more. Lightfoot advised them to pack the next day, and he ready to start as soon as it was sufficiently dark. “ While White Blossom get all ready Capt. Max write a letter to Mr. Paul, and tell him get much gold here; nuggets, no dust. Me like good Paul—no cheat um.” “ I tliink you might say bowlders instead of nuggets,” said Max ; “ but are you sure you want them to come?” “ Me want so many”—holding up his eight lingers and one thumb —“ if Firescalp come me shoot him.” Max wrote the letter. Lightfoot went away, promising to be back in time. Frank left everything for Lightfoot except her wearing apparel, which was not so extensive as a Saratoga belle’s. After Max had finished his letter she very demurely asked him to assist her. She led him to her room, went to the wall, and removed what he thought a very large rock, but which proved to be quite thin; it showed a large, square place cut in the side of the mountain. She removed the bottom rock, and there were “her yellow pebbles—her beauties.” “ Why, Frank 1 you must be in league with the mountain fairies. You have twice as much here as the big bowlder; and- you have done all this?” “ Oh, no; Lightfoot and Uncle Jabe are the wonder-workers. God has been so good to me, and, above all, he sent you,” and tears of gladness filled her eyes. Lightfoot came back at sundown. Their last supper taken in the hut : the gold packed, half on one mule and half on the other; then their provisions and cooking materials; Max, Frank and Uncle Jabe must take one path; laghtfoot, Vernoy and the mules the other, which wound among the mountains. They were to meet before they reached the city, in a cave near the river. Uncle Jabe was guide. He led them, as Lightfoot had decided, round the foot of a mountain. The moon was shining brightly. They were passing through a little thicket of bushes when, “Hist!” came from the old man. It came none too soon, for, just before them, on the hillside sat two men in deep conversation. Max, with liis pistol in his hand and his knife ready for use, crept a little nearer to listen. The first he heard was : “ If Sam does not come to-night we will not wait. He may have had some difficulty, especially if that Max Trent back. I followed him till he took the 'Frisco road; but Marshall says he has not been there. My fingers tingle to get hold of him.” “ If we get hold of Frank, and he proves what you think, you can take some revenge.” “ Ila, ha! That would be prime.” Twice Max raised liis pistol and as often let it fall. He did not wish to take life, and then Frank was with him. They went back. They very silently made a detour, and passed without molestation. Toward morning Uncle Jabe left the path and went some distance into a wood. Here they found a spring and a good shade. A blanket from the old man’s basket was spread on the ground. Frank lay down and was soon asleep. Max and Uncle Jabe watched by turns. She slept till nearly noon, when she awoke : they then ate their breakfast and rested till sunset, when they started again, traveling all night. The third morning Uncle Jabe led them around a bluff that was washed by a river. They followed the river, stepping from rock to rock to keep out of the water, till they reached the entrance to a cave concealed by vines that grew on the side of the bluff. Here they could rest quietly, while they waited for Vernoy. A day and a night passed before they came. Twice they had found men searching the mountains; twice thev had been obliged to make long detours. Now t hey could rest and plan the rest of their journey. It was decided that, instead of going directly to the city, they should strike out for the plains on the east, and, if possible, overhaul some immigrant’s wagon, whom they would pay to take their baggage, with Frank and Capt. Max, while Vernoy and the rest should find their way to the harbor and engage their passage on the steamer which was to leave in a few days. CHAPTER VII. Max, while shading his eyes and taking observations, saw the white covers of several wagons. The last one was some distance behind the rest. He stepped out of sight till the last one came up. He hailed them as they passed, and found the party consisted of a man and woman, both over 50, and a girl of 14. He easily persuaded them to take Frank and himself and traps into the wagon. The mother and daughter were to ride Vernoy’s mules. Max told them he was in trouble A\ith some miners, and it was very necessary they should reach the city without their knowledge. If they met any one and were questioned, Max was to tell them what to say. He took care that the wagoner should not know the contents of his bags. They had reached the outskirts of the city, when they were hailed by three rough-looking men. well armed. “Hello, Daddy, what’s in yom - wagon?” “Small-pox; if you want a couple o; hard cases, come along.” “ Did you come with those who went along nearly an hour ago?” “ Yes, plague take them ; they made uh stay behind ; but, thanks to some we met on the plains yesterday, we know where to go.” “Where ; where was it, ole woman ?” “Dr. Hamden’s ; said he would give ns 'stificates for the hospital; our boy and gal got it mortal bad!” “ Who told you? Who did you meet?” “ The man who talked they called Captain. I don't remember just what, now. sure.” “ Captain !• Not Capt. Max?” “ That’s it, sure. Do you know him ?" “ How far has he got by now?" “Not far. for one of the party was lame, and they were waiting for the stage." “’Well, gee along, old Daddy. We won't take a case this time.” They went directly to Dr. Hamden's. He was I absent, but would be in soon. Thev were told Ito drive round to the back-yard and wait. Dr. I H.’s cellar joined that under the bank, with a door of communication. Their gold was easily deposited, for which they obtained certified checks on New York banks. Dr. H. came home in a closed carriage. As he drove to the door he noticed a man round the corner watching his back-yard. Suspecting the trouble, he told the driver to wait and keep his eyes open ; if the man asked any questions, to be cautious and give no information, and to see that he did not go away for at least half an hotu- after the carnage, as he would get another driver. Mrs. Scott was already on board the steamer ; if they could only reach it safelv. all would be well. Frank and Capt. Max were seated in the carriage ; Dr. H. and Vernoy were on the box. Just as they started, they heard a pccnliai" noise for a second—the next instant/ the thud of a falhng body ; they did not wait, as the Do ft or was sure liis driver was competent to care for huqself. Vernoy needed no one to felj him of

the danger. Even the hones seemed to know that speed must be made, and in an incredibly short space of time they reached the wharf. The steamer was lying some distance down the bay; at first no way of communication seemed possible, but in a moment a boat came out of the shadow. Dr. H. hailed them, and asked if they would take passengers to the steamer. “ Yes, sah, if so they be the right ones,” came in Uncle Jabe’s voice. “ Come closer. ‘ Vernov,’ is that the one ?” “Yes, sah; ‘Three.’” “ Hurry for life.” “Vernoy” and “Three” were the signal words. Lightfoot picked Frank up and carried her to the boat. She had taken a ring from her finger. In bidding him good-by, she gave it to him. “ I keep always, a long time.” Max shook bands with the Doctor. “Do not stop for last words ; write.” And they were gone. Just then the sharp report of a pistol came to the ear. Fortunately for Max he was in the act of bending down to "speak words of congratulation to Frank. As it was, the ball passed through his hat, and barely grazed the face of one of the rowers. “Firescalp!” shouted Lightfoot, as he paddied down the bay near the coast. “ Boat ahoy!” from the steamer were glad sounds. “All aboard!” were the first words that seemed words of safety. “What is all this?” said the Captain ; “here are eight or ten boats filled with men coming down upon us.” The steamer was tired up, ready to start in a moment. The great wheels began to revolve. The men in the boats made frantic efforts to reach them. When they found the steamer was really under way, they fired a parting salute, no doubt hoping some random bullet might do mischief. But that Being who had watched o’er them in all their wanderings was their protector now. Frank became hysterical when she found herself safe with Mrs. Scott. Many days and nights passed before she entirely recovered from the effects of her journey from the mines. CHAPTER VIII. “ Miss Fannie C. Hopedale is in the list of arrivals ! She has been gone an age. Wonder if she looks as she used? They are miserably poor, I suspect." “You suspect very wrong, then, sister of mine, if one can judge by appearances.” “ W’hat do you know about them?” “ Why, Hal and I were in the same class at school. After we graduated, he traveled a year in Europe ; your humble servant was too poor ! He came home about a month ago and I called on him.” “ Called at the Hopedales’!” “Yes, and since have dined with them. I hardly think there is a house in the city where the appointments are so perfect. Everything is in good style and really magnificent, and Lucetta is the sunniest, brightest piece of humanity, or womanity, that I ever saw.” “Ah ! that explains. Poor Joe, you must be badly scorched this time !.” laughed liis sister, Miss Carrie Wills, with a cold sneer. “Do not ask me to call on this sun-bright beauty, as my eyes are open.” “ They would open, I have no doubt, if you could see Hal and his sister in their evening drives." “You don't mean to say that they were the ones you bowed to last night ?” “ Yes, and felt that we looked right down shabby.” But who shall tell of the coming home ? The quiet pressure of her hand by her father, the tears of her mother, the jubilant rejoicing of Hal and Lucetta. “ I say, Sister Fan, you are a brick." “ A what?” “ A brick—-a jolly, good fellow.” “ That is Hal’s highest recommendation,” laughed Lucetta. “ One never gets higher than a brick with him.” Max, Mrs. Scott and Vernoy were warmly welcomed, and thanked as they knew so well how to thank them for their care and kindness. Uncle Jabc was the hero of the negro quarters. He had been to the mines; he and Mars Max “ find heap o’ gold.” One evening, as they were sitting on the vine-covered piazza, Frank’s father said: “ I have followed your directions in all things pertaining to the money sent; but I fear you have been imprudent and spent too much.” " “I have some left, and Max has promised to share his with me,” said Fannie, very demurely. A few weeks passed. A marriage was quietly performed at St. John’s Church. A few went mto criticise. They found a bride and groom, Joe Wills and Lucetta for attendants, a few relatives, etc. Miss Carrie still insists that if “Mr. Maxwell is as wealthy as they report, he would never have married a cripple! Fannie in due time heard of the remark. “I have often thought of it myself, Mr. Max, so please explain, and tell why you acted so foolishly. ’ “That word is too much to express your slight lameness. You are very graceful, very beautiful to me. They might, if they knew all, think I married for gold, but you promised to be mine before I was aware you had been coining gold. I presume you have heard of the wonders I have done for the Hopedafes. Among other things, I have dowered Lucetta ■‘325,000, and she it to be married to Joe Wills. Do you think it right that I should bear this golden burden ?” “ Oh, Max, God has been so good to us.” Mrs. Scott remains with them as housekeeper, but her duties are merely nominal. Vernoy is a merchant, honored and respected. Uncle Jabe has a little white cottage, with green blinds to the windows and carpets to the floor. Maum Cora is very proud of her house, and of “my ole man, dat I ’clare I tho’t would neber come from dem gole mines.” Fannie and Max are very happy. A part of each year is spent at Bellvue, and then she returns to her Northern home, where her hand is ever open to the wants of God’s poor.— Chicago Ledger.

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■ Over 1,000,000 Acres of Choice Farming Landi IfllW!] i" Se ” we ” lUWutQrmQ For sale by the 13 hg 0 ■ lowa R.R. Land Co. Q 11 H ißa B 3 Cedar Rapids, lowa. “ SI ■ ■ Branch Office. 83 Randolph SL, Chicago, Illa. RATTLE BORO VT.I everywhere known ano prized PETROLEUM VT ■ fITIT TWTTI JELLY - Grand Medal If 11 %Be 1.1 ill Be Silver Medal st Phi adelp’ia WHfl R | 111 IV ■ | at Paris Exposition. ■ Jel Exposition. This wonderful substance is acknowledged by physicians throughout the world to be the best remedy discovered for the cure of Wounds, Burna, Kheiimatl.m, Skin Dl.ea.es. I'lle., Catarrh, Chilblain., Ar. In order that every one may try it, it is put up in 15 and 25 cent bottles tor household Obtain it from your druggist, and you will find it superior to anything you have ever used. Pond's Extract Svldue, Inflammation, Control, all Hr.morrhagti, Acute and Chronic. Venous and Mucous. INVALUABLE FOR Catarrh, Hoarseness, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Asthma, Headache, Sore Throat, Toothache, Soreness, Ulcers, Old Sores, «sec., Ar., dkc. PAT A DUH pond’s uAlAiinn. extract. No remedy bo rapidly and effectually arrests the irritation and discharges from Catarrhal Affections as POND’S EXTRACT. COUOHS. COI.DS in the HEAD, NASAI. and THROAT DISCHAKOES, INFLAMMATIONS A ACCUMULATIONS in the LUN6H, FYES, EARS and THROAT, RHEUMATISM, N EUR Al GI A, &0., cannot be cured so easily by any other medicine. For sensitive and severe ca see of C AT A R R H use our CAT A K RIIC U R E (75c.) In all cases use our N ASAL 8 YRINGE (25c.) Will be sent, in lots of $2 worth, on receipt of price. Emma Abbott—“ Valuable and beneficial." Heywood Smith, M. D., M. R. C. P., of England—" I have used it with marked benefit.” H. G. Preston, M. D., Brooklyn, N. Y.—“ I know of no remedy so generally useful.” Arthur Guinness, M. D., F R. C. S„ of England—- “ I have prescribed POND’S EXTRACT with great success.” Cn ntl on. —POND'S EXTRACT is sold only in bottles with the name blown in the glass. tV It is unsafe to use other articles with our directions. Ins'st on having POND’S EXTRACT. Refuse all imitations and substitutes. IV Oub New Pamphlet, with History of Oub Pbepabations, Sent FREE on Application to POND’S EXTRACT CO., 18 Murray Street, New York. tV Sold hy all Druggists.

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