Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 5, Number 16, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 17 October 1874 — Page 2

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Make ray heart of humility the fount— (How glad laraour pew's so near the front Fill me with patienee and strength to wait~ (I know bell preach till oar Ua»er%l*i* Take from my heart each grain of self-con 1 oalt—(I'm sure the gentleman mutt ts&tftc »ue sweet!)

Let saintly visions be my dally food— (I wonder what thsy'll have for dinner ,. .. l^et not my foet aehe on tbe road to light -S (Nobody knows how these ihoe* pinch aad bite 19 ..^.Mlnthis world tenotome to deserve the next— (Church out! Charles do you recollect the text!)

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CHAPTER Vll. 8IR MABCtTS.

You see, I have token you at your word, after all, and here I am. Take me in uulekiy, for I am nearly dead with joolu and fatigue."

The speaker was Mr. Durrant, who '^illhad scarcely been left by himself an |hour when, seised with some iuexpiica- ._ ble whim, ho had Insisted on being con^f^voyed to Leabanks on men's shoulders.

Swathed In bbtaketa, Ills features pincb-

.'"that Mr. Errin$toastojpd at the door be had opened, to inquire" the same of the knocking, and stared at him in the si*x -lenco of bewilderment. .'-.•r* "Idiot!" mattered Mr. Durrant, be-.-•.^neath his breath then, in sharper tones. he objurgated bis bearers "Are you all •t fools that vou keep me Iti the nightalr? "'Carry me into tbe boose, and see if you n,-i gjcatt find a room with a oouch and a tire ln it. By that time our good, friend hero "may wake up.*' «f-i Nay," said Mr. Krrington, rousing

-^?hlmselt, "vou must not wonder if I feai a little surprised at seeing you arrive at such an hour." "A Mr. Durrant abruptly stopped him v-si You invited me, and 1 am here. If .. tfyom invitation was sincere, it cannot signify at what time of the day I accept

if it was only a mere form, why, you

fr&^fkre deservedly punished. Send away it^the fellow who brought me, and help 1, ,,'Wilson to tak« me to my room—that ia,

Jfyou really have one ready for me," fj.4 MiUy Raymond, who had looked over the railing* at the top of the principal staircase, no sooner eompreheiiided who had arrivsd, than she flitted away to the-suite of apartments made ready for t. the invalid, in order to rouse up the expiring fire, draw the easy chatr a little closer to it, and trim the lamp that stood •i- iinon the table. As she was thus engaged, Mr. Durtant, l«ining heavily on pis supporters, was led in, but only to start took, oxulaiming wildly, as he caught a glimpse of a feminine face,

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descried by the uncertain light.

-no. «Keep her away!" he gssped. "I (li jknew it would be so! I kiw»w that I should be 1 taunted with such apparitions

I crossed the threshold of this house. JflCJT Ityeak to her, sortie of yoti Adjure ber

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i.oJwrongod kerT But Milly had by this time turned up -the lamp, sod was advancing toward the mgitattxl man, *"e»l aware that a cIosct ww of her and form would roost wpeetiily dlssi]wte his alarm. mjjij esirn, Mr. Durrant there isno nne hem but ourselves. 1 am Mllliceut

Raymond, Mr. Krrington's housekeeper. l/»t me assist you to the firo. Did you not find it an intensely «ld Journeyf*

Her quiet, roatter-of-fiict manner, and the way she hovered about him, arranging his cu*h'ona, and divesting him of his cumbersome wraps,helped to restore him to composure, and he soon began to feel ashamed of the emotion he had evinced. But the effects of It were still upon him, and It was with chattering teeth, and a very ghastly attempt at a smile, that he thanked Miss Raymond, and rearetted that he felt too til and utiitarved toiaik to h«r until the morning when he hoped to make the acqtudnt.t

Milly and Mr. Krrininon loom at aaeh e^ier as they quitted the room, leaviag the ecoeutrie in valid totheesre of his mudt-enduring servant, whom, however, exhaustion would prevent him from tormenting as much as usual. He bad been Jbreed to have recourse to stimulants to enable him to endure the

fttUuiuo of the removal and when his xiStk Intd ventured a reuionstranto on the danger of stMh proceedings, had restlessly answered, that If hi# hours were numbered, what signified how he employed them, or wb^her they were •penatt at the «B\m Boar1* or I^eahatiksf

Was his mitMi aflteelsd, or was there •ome hidden sin at tha root of tisi strange rostkwwoese, and the honor he had been evincing? The same question wmtm (lie Bps both of Miiiy and Mr, KmikgUm, Imt it «t»p«ton? tbe former ke«pi«g sllwioe beowaaaba «t not brwrthe her *us|^e}ons that

Durrant must be te some way eonwith the nntiroeiy lato of tUvmala£rringioa| while the husband ortha Sesd lady vtm equally not for the same reason, for no

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found cowering warming 1 hands, and tmy gla darker eori room, up a smile came to hi many apologiea, two or three trivial queata, which ahe politely promised i^(|M be attended to. TTc-I

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Many thanks, my mr Mi* Raymond. I jecl better already for the Chang© from that

miaerattle den In Wvnnton to thSs daligittrui bouse. This to a remarkably snug room." Yet^as ne said this, he otatohed her ski it, and kis votes tuk to an awed whisper. "It wan not here that they laid the drowned woman, was Hf'

No the servant«

have told me that she was not brought into this part of the bouse. Did you know Mrs. Krrington

*8ligbtly« 1 met her in town once or twice before her mar-

Are you su:

riage. Are you super-1 stitious, Miss lla.v-

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mondt Do yw be*» lieve in presentments Can you ao* count for my bearing, ever since I have been in this boose, the wailing of a low, sad voice, that moans incessantly, 'Too late! too late!'"

Milly felt a chill creep over her as she listened to the low, gasping utterances of the speaker, who still held herdresa tightly, as if he feared to be left to his own alarming fancies. But Wilson,who saw hew pale she looked, and had very little sympathy with what he called his master's whimsies, came to her rescue.

You are iriahtening the lady with peechetE, sir. Hadn't you l'st me help you to bed?"

your queer speeches better let me help you Hark!" hissed Mr. Durrant, half-ris-ing trom nis enair. -There It is again! Isit only to me this warning comesT"

from his chair. tlytomethk But Milly bad already shaken off the weakness that made her ibr a minute or so feel as nervous as Mr. Durrant himself, and hastened to re-assure him.

know what it is you here: the soughing of the wind through some voangiirs that Mr. Krrington planted to sbSter this side of the house from the north winds. If you find the sounds disturb vou, we will change your room."

Mr. Durrant stiffly thanked her. He was mortified that he should have permitted a stranger and a woman to see him shivering in such abject terror at the sighing oCthe breese and divining this from tho expression his face assumed, Milly wished him bon repos, and onoe more left him.

Mr. Krrington did not rise on the morrow till alter the hour for the matin meal, so his breakfast was carried into hi*study and there, relieved to hear that his guest was none the worse for his noturnal journey, he was leisurely discussing tea, toast, and the newspaper, when the door opened,and a very round, rubicund visage, looking all the rosier in contrast with the white hair surmounting It, peeped in at lxim.

Dont disturb voursell. It's only mo —Ota Bottles, as*I heard an irreverent youngster call me when I rode through the tillage, Just now and a short, squat old gentleman came slowly forward. "Bottles, indeed! That was an allusion to my figure, I suppose. Tolerably impertinent, wasnt it? But it all oome of his new-fangled folly of giving tbe children of the lower orders ao much teaching."

I don't quite follow you, Sir Marcus," Mr. Errington told his visitor, with whom he was now shaking hands. "You don't? What! can't you see that if that boy hadn't been on his way to school, he would have been frightening birds or stone-picking in the fields or so tbe other way, and that he could not have insulted me/ Plain enough now,isn't it? But, bltws my heart! have vou taken to fhsbionabfo habits, that god you nursing the tea-pot at ton o'clock in tbe morning? fcSorry to see it—very sorry! If you get into such habits, you'll never be such a wan at my ago as I am

Mr. Krrington mentally continued nal ap-

that, if Sir Marcus meant in persona pearance, he hoped he should hot. ••Tivik At me Mr. Krrinirton!"

Look at me, Mr. Krrington!" and the obese baronet slowly rotated for bis delectation. "See what moderation in alt things has made of me—as bald and hearty at threescore as you at two. Up every morning, winter and summer, and in my bath at five: ready at seven

English meal—none

of your French kickshaws nor ladies' fare, but beef of my own growing, and beer of my own brewing on horseback by eight, and ready to do ten or twelve mile* before I dismount again. Look at tna AftV "I^et me do It for him, Sir Marcus!" said a laughing voico at tho door. "I'll walk YOftnd arid round you with pleasure! It's capital exercise, though fatiguing If nenwvared ini" "Rupert 1"exclaimed hisifcther,starttag forward to greet him. "My dear boy! whsndid yon arrive?"

Last night, sir and should have bum with you sooner, but between Wilfired and this gentleman now wafting to be inspected fwiw entrapped Into staying at Tbe Beeches till Otis mornin«. You know what a Calypso in kneebre«chw8lr Marcus la, ft a jpoor youth onco fetal Into bis enchanted domain, escape Si diffleult." "Give and bold. trying to hoods, Mr. Krrrington, from beginning to end I. I wonder you don't bring your better! 1 was in BarfortTwhen

*Hay you were there btf aeddetit, f8r Kupert, were so nephew of yours that y«w» eouldnt stsyafc homo till he

In Barftwd," 8Sr Mamts re-

eaated, talking fest and loud, to drown he iaterrnption. **whe« tbe train came InTand I own did ofibr Mr. Ru^ft rington a lift as fitrasmy own mfoMt and—and—bem!—I may have proffered hitn other elvlltk#—•"

But hetritbe iwproislble Rupert apA» iartttrpeMNii In the shape of your best Burgundy, a h.iUfw of venison, and aeeh tobaero

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say—young people didn't chatter so flist when I was young—that I'm afraid it wan rather late when we wont to rert."

Early, you moan, sir,'"said Kupert. "I took one peep at the clock on tho stairs but it looked so like three in the morning that I did not venture a second glanos,"

Nonsonse—nonsense! it could not have been that hour! You're exaggerating again, Master Rupert. I know that time Hies fast when one is chatting sociably but I promised Mrs. Cripps. mv excellent housekeeper, never to stay up after midnight, and that makes me rather particular."

So particular, father," said Rupert, with mock gravity, "that we were adjured not to speak above a wliisper and that •excellent woman might not have known how Sir Marcus was keeping us from our natural rest, if he had not forgotten himself so far as to troll w\ a ditty in his deepest basso."

Sir Marcus was so tickled by tho recollection that he threw himself back in his chair, and laughed till his face grew purple.

Oh! my dear Errington, excuse me but if you had but seen her wbon she bore down upon us in her dressinggown and slippers, and her face half-lost in the frills of her nightcap! I'm sorry to sav," he added, penitently, "that I wounded her feelings by giggling everv time I looked at her—poor thing! She's a remarkable woman, and such a cookrtnvaluable!"

I hope Rupert was not wanting in respect to Mrs. Cripps," said that young gentleman's father, trying to preserve a serious countenance, but with difficulty, for the endeavors of the baronet's housekeeper to subjugate her master had often afforded bim amusement. "Not I. sir," Rupert answered for himself. ''As soon as I found that her notions of propriety were scandalized at finding Sir Marcus making punch and roaring a bacchanalian air at the small hours, I walked behind.a .window-cur-tain, and contemplated the stars till the storm was over."

And the other coward, Master Will, sneaked out of the room, and excused himself for it afterwards by But never mind what he said was not worth repeating."

Perhaps you've forgotten it, Sir Marcus. Let me repeat it for you," cried Rupert. "He said he knew that you did not care to have any auditors to Mrs. Cripps' playful little comments on your youthfulfollies."

Nonsense—nonsense! He ran away because be knew well enough that you lads are never happier than when you have wst me at loggerheads with the poor old soul. In my young days more respect was paid to the aged. But whatever you do, Rupert, doii't hint to Mrs. Cripps that I called her old," Sir Marcus hastily added.

Ah!" said Rupert with a iaerry twinkle of his eyes, "how sadly folks must have deteriorated since those stirring times you are so fond of referring to T&cn, Sir Marcus, I suppose you would have scorned to call an iuipertl•My

TERKE TTAT7TE SATURDAY EVENING MAIL.

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AB* TOO SUPJSStSTtrtOUS, MWS KAVMONIi?'' moant nothing by it. I like the lad almost as well a* if ho wore my ow% He's a high-spirited, warm-hearted lad, and comes in second to none but my own boy—»my nephew. Will 'Marry old

your

own handkerchief, and assure her that her rest should never again be broken by such doings. Oh, Sir Marcus, and you laid all tho blame on tho innocent boys you had led into mischief! I heard you. "Hush—hush! It was policy—all policy. I am obliged to tctnporfco, or aha'd spoil my dinners in the cooking. But we migbtUy enjoyed that last bowl of punch. In spite of her, didn't we, Iiupe?—eh, my boy

In his hilarity, Sir Marcus chuckled and rolled his bead from side to side till he suddenly recollected the presence oi Mr. Krrinaton. and kww sorious flW© the afraid I laid myself open oftheoe mischievous lads. occur again. Mrs. Cripps is best of women, and I eat Vexed. I wish you'd go away, Rupert, 1 want to talk to your father, and*how ten I while you stand there grinning at every word I say?"

fe^ln.

lo foolisU things sometimes

and in tho pleasure of se^ng Will, I'm •il to the attacks But itsba'n't again. Mrs. Cripps is one of the of women, and I can't have her

Vm gone, sir! I see you are anxious to consult him on some delicate dilemma. I don't wish to be impertinent, Si* Marcus but Is it ft case of Bardell and ptaiewlfm t9f "Will It anooy you, Errington, If I throw something at this fellow's head

Dont let yourself," pleaded Ru

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pert. "Iwath by suffocation must be unalesmnt to one's feelingsI" An

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Are you going Sir Xama manded, taking aim at him with French roll.

I do butjpftuse to inquire a mpy of

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Mirny old Jiargetr*-«?», no, not* But now Sir Marous nmd« a rusb at the door, awl the..laughing Kwpert twundtel away, leavlftg tbn baronet to retwrn to his mat In a perspiration.

These boys have no mercy he panted. "It was 'The Hay of Blsesy that 1 was singing-Hut lewrt, tile words: I'm not qnite ao wure about the tune. I learned half-a-doxen popular s^nos aome fiwtv years ago—auehaa'Fd bes Butterfly f1' but I never attempt that now, for

mv figure prnvokas eompariaons nor

ting Wwi I W Jleet me by Moonlight,' I'*e been thebaio! leli to Ibe rheumatics ai^ I'm hell tb. (—1.1 iOhtid! tbe dfbore a little««e»rt Anally. Hujiert say* all my ditiics are tune of 'Jitn Cw/wj' hot than

2 6o tbe ays anylb Yott give

tog.0 him a

Margery/ atuui ('ripps!" and the baronet snapped his fingers in contempt of that shurp-tongued matron's pretensions. Will'sInterests aretoodearto me ftr old Marcus Hayle to be betrayed Into such tolly. By-the-way. Errington, it is on Will's account that I came over this morning to have a chat with you. Look the door, please for I don't care to bo interrupted when I mean business."

CHAPTER VIII, IN TREATY.

Before Sir Marcus could settlehimself in a comfoi table position, there was a

costed both the gentlemen as soou as M,r. Krrington threw up tlie sash. "Good morning, guardy! I only came to congralnlate you on Rupert's arrival. We have pressed him into our service already. lie is helping Katie to mount, and is to follow us as soon as a horse can be saddled for him. Ah! Sli4 Marcus—most negligent of servitors! Why did you not cot»e and pay your devoirs to me, before you spoke to ^py one else "Don'tscold me, lady mine," he replied, with all the gay gallantly of the old school. "I'm a martyr to business this morning, or I should entreat you to let me ride with you." "Fling business to the winds, and come!" urged Maude. "I'llrace you for a pair of gloves, from the gates to the end of the green lsne."

Don't ask me to attempt such fbats any more," said Sir Marcus,with a grimace. "I haven't overcome the effects of the last wild-goose chase your saucy ladyship led me," ""You are no true knight, sir, if you do not obey all your mistress's bebesta," was the laughing exclamation. "However, I kiss the tips of my Augers to vou, in token of amity and so, goodbye."

She touched her steed with her whip, and cantered down tho gravel-walk to join Rupert and her sister. The trio soon passed out of sight, and Sir Marcus who had been nodding and smiling, first to one and then the ether, \vout back to the fire.

A charming girl that Miss Jjesden!

If I twenty, thirty

all tuy resolves, for the sake of her bright eyes. Shut tho window, Errington there's a rheumatic twinge in my shoulder that warns, me to avoid a drought. An extremely charming girl is Miss Leaden!"

And so is her sister, Katie." Vory true—very true so sbo Is* I thank you for leading the way to the Identical toplo I came to broach. You are aware that at my death Wilfred will inherit the barjnotcy and the estates?"

Mr. Errington nouded assent, though he scarcely comprehended as yet what Wilfred liayle's good fortune had to do with the pleasant manner of his wards.

It is time be married and bo coald not bring home a wife who would bo more suitable to lilm In age, fortune, and disposition, than Mlsa Kate Leaden."

Are you asserting your own convictions or Wilfred's My dear friend, how can I speak to him, whan the aggravating booby hasn't seen tho lady? I urged him to come here and make her acquaintance on her arrival, but he said it would be too soon, and would bo an intrusion. I urged it again when he paid mo a flying visit a month since, and then he excused himself on tbe plea that he bad ing li #, If

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time but I shall bring him bore to-mor-row, will be, nill he, if you are agreeable to tbe match."

I can have no serious objections to it," was the thoughtful reply. "Mr. Hayle la a young man of irreproachable character and great abilities, and, as you have already observed, there is no parity of birth or fortune bat is it not rather premature to plan a match between a couple who have never seen each other*?"

By no means policy, my Krringtoa —nolky. I wish Will to marry, and so I look out for a suitable spoueo for bim, Hero she la—pretty, sensible, and an heiress: a girl who will think all the more Of bim because he is always poring over dry books, and who will bo afar better companion for him than I am, now Pve fallen into a habit of dropping asleep as soon as be begins to talk to me. Only say that you will give the lad* feir field and leave to woo the lady, and the thing's done," 1 cannot bias wy little ward** inclinations," her guardian replied, "forfchet would be taking an undue adea*w*g*

ahall be the first to congiwtuftto him oct his suweas. .. Sir Marens held out

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high character toCf 0U#€iiV(Hl.

Rupert'* father

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hikna.

Thanks, old friend—tltanksf My housa would bo happier plats* If old Cripps Were banished frem It, and a swen*t-ft»«d little woman beside my fceartb, and spared a little love from Will fur Ms uttele. But vou are *u» that my wishes do net snteatere wwh your own You have a soit.'*f

bride as Katie I^sdcn will be." Hum! But if he likes hart" »lie does, as a nothing mom When I first brought my wards to Lea-

fifty difftrtwo young situated,

"thai this bint

tag to blna to

iard his heat,.- Not lat it waa^Meded," Mr. Errington added. "Many years ago Maude Lesden's mother expressed a hope that our children would loam to love each other, and be hspeUy wstted and, if I may judge from tbe increasing lntimaoy of tha young pw-. ^amy poor friend's wish atay yet b* fhlfili^d."

Sir Marcus robbed Ma palms together

^^Csp&U capital! We shall have a dou-l/le-wedding. My Wilfred and pretty Katie, your Rupert and Maude the belle. What will Cripps say when she hears it? I Must not let her know sooner than I can help, or she might revenge herself by spoiling mj dinners. I shall tak a trip to London to buy the little girls a wedding gift apiece. Maude must have sap

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phires to match her ey«s, and either rubies or pearls would suit Katie. Which should you advise?"

Mr. Errington laughed.' Neither just at present, unless you intend to carry both lacuea oy siorm, or woo them by proxy, which, as you area groat fbvorite with them, you might accomplish."

Sir Marcus began to look more seHous as be listened to this jesting speech. Perhaps I am in too great a hurry for, to tell you the plain truth, I dare not give Will an inkling of my wishes, for fear he ahould give one of those provoking shrugs of uls and start off within tho hour on one *f his Alpine expeditions. He is very difficult to manage, is Will. What is tbe use, as I often ask him, of wasting his time and strength in climbing mountains, when there's plenty of level ground in the world that's pleasanter and easier to walk upon The last time 1 urged this upon him, he went off lnto rhapsody on the Invigorating effects Of mountain air, and proposed that I should accompany bim to Switzerland. Can you fancy me on the top of Mont Blanc?"

Mr. Errington laughingly admitted he could not. "You see," said Sir Marcus, growing more and more confidential, "I ui anxious for the lad to settle down at home and take tho management of the estate off my hands. I used to be very proud of his learning, and was never better pleased than when I saw him shut himself up in the library for hours together, instead of frittering his time away as other young nten do but now I wish he would be more companionable, and think less of the dead languages and more ®f the living things about him. Odaooksl Errington, what would be tbe use of a fine estate to a fellow who would barter every acre of it for some musty, worm-eaten old book, or tbe jawbone of a Macamite

Pre-Adamite, my dear Sir Marcus," bis fnend gently corrected. Don't make yourself uneasy about Will's gsave tastes. My wards are planning all sorts of amusement# for Christmas, and if we can once get him here, their innocent gaieties will thaw his reserve, and teach him that home-pleasures are as eNjoyable in their turn as hill-climb-ing and intense study."

Yon may expect us this evening. Invite uie to dinner, will you? Thanks! I cannot break Cripps' heart by leaving the pheasants untouched she proposes roasting but I can tell Will that I have

drop 1» upon you in an easy, off-hand sort of way, ami moke ourselves at home. Good policy that, eh? Hope my little Katie will look her be«-t. You couldn't give her a hint, could you You might he able to mention casually, you know, that Will ia senior wrangler at his college, and writes verses. Women think so much of poetry and there is no occasion to tell ker that it's ail in Latin and Greek."

I will certainly tell Miss Raymond and my wards that you and Wilfred will be here to-night but do not you think it Will be more prudent to leave the young people to make each other's acquaintance witbpjufc any interference on our part?"

Yes—yes, vcfa are right you're always right only if it should be in your power to further my wishes, you will, oh, Errington?" ,„

Most decidedly I will." v* Are yoti quite sure that there'll be no rivalry .betwen Master Rupert and my boy?'* if-'

Quite was the emphatic reply. And Sir Marcus wont away in the best ofapirits, satisfied that he had done an excellent tOorning's work both for his nepiiow and himself.

Mr. Krrington wrote a letter or two after his visitor bad left him, and was then proeeeding to the apartments of Mr. Durrant, to offer to sit with the invalid for an houlr, when a slight commotion in the outer hall made him turn his steps that way to inquire the cause. The equeatrtaa party had returned, and Maude, always in extremes, was soobing hysterically as aha leaped from ber horse and ran Into the house. Katie had been thrown, and though she had remounted and persisted that she was but slightly hurt, ber increasing pallor bad told such a different tale that both her companions were seriously alarmed. gellt sna eontrivedYo smile when Mr. Errington aviated Rupert in lifting her from the saddle, Mid spoke to him quite cheerfully. "Do not look *a uneasy, dear sir I am not as much hurt a* Maude fancies. 1 struck my forehead, I believe, and it aches violently but—but—•

Her voice died away, and her head dropped en the Shoulder of Imm* guard-i-a, who, raising ber ft* hia arms, cari. •'ho beyond ugH eontuaion oh the temple, kato had received no serious injury.

Much relieved by these tidings, he was returning across the hall, when It»ipert started from a dark corner and gnufted he* arm. Paler tsven than Katie herself had bees, hia Lips white and unsteady,

had

quivering, his voice he anxiously questioned his father Will she die? Oh. Heaven! yOndo noianswer! You look at me strangely! Oh*father! is il*o? Must wo lose our precious Katfc?*t

Briefly reassuring Mm, Mr. Errington shook ofT his bold, and went back to hia study, to shut himself in there with his bead on his hands, he pondered long and seriously. He was more pained and perplexed than he cared for any one to pcreeive, for be was beginning to fear

that be had made *. tornb% mis takeone which It w«pi toe late for hii* to repair £«M|hai.tould intolve hhn and the wdowd |n|i—flnr whom he would have laid dowit his hfe—4n hit* deepest misery, Wales* $om» way oould b# found of avanpg [TO B*ooirmrtnm.J

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Send Fifty Cent* to the Publisher at TernHautr, Ind., and try the Saturday Evening Mall, for three months. This will talc* the read** through the Intensely Interesting stwjr "Dhl She Diet"

Ladies at ifogie

Gps Arn %opt to ft ww*ik, c^uvasnta* flir the Saturday Kvenlng Mail and it* ckarmfai* Cbrotaos. prespoetus In anJtShar **Qlumo, aoU srud for circular of tnrtraettoos. Or better «au|% send Two Doliarsfwoatfltsad commetiee work immediatsly.

Clergj nien

Can earn a few dollars, and introduce first-elans paper, by etuirssriag for the Saturday Evening Mali. Liberal commiatios* given. The paper and fhromo take on alght. jfend for cimilai of lnrtrucn.^

Trav»*Iiiig Men

Engsaed In any business can tuake their {ravelin* expenses, by putting In an occasional word for The ^Saturday Kvening Mall, where they may stop.

Schuol Teachers

Caa employ their leisure time profitably by eanvasstng for the Saturday Kvenin« Mail and Its Chrosaos. Send for circular »r Instraetioits.

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Hen who Have Other Business

Are wanted lo add that of canvassing for The Mall. Liberal commissions. Send for circular of Instruction*.

Workers Wanted!w

To Introduce. The Saturday Evening Mail printed at Twre Haute, Ind., into every bensahold. Its low prioe (KUO a year) and the elegance of it* Presentation Chromos. "Cherry Time" and "Lily of the Field," makes It perfectly Irrefutable! The commission given sgents is liberal, and offer* lucrative aad agreeable bustnee to thcee Willing to give It proper attention.

•#:.£ ^OStAgB Free! January 1,1873, the new postage law corned Into effect, by which It is required that postage shall be prepaid at the office of publication. After that date, unless the law should be repealed, which la not probable, the postage on Hie Mail wilt be prepaid, and subscribers will be saved tho expense of 20 cents a year for postage, which has heretofore been the cost on all weekly papers.

Tfow is the Time!

The long winter evenings are coming on and the people want a good newspaper to read. The Saturday Evening Mail takes on sight, and should be In every home. Wonted—live, reliable, permanent agents—men and women—in every town, village and neighborhood. Good wages cau oe made by any active person. Our premium chromos, given to subscribers, are acknowledged to be the finest ever o&fered by any paper in the country. Send $2.00 for sample chromos and agent's outfit.

An Extra Ch romo Free.

We will send a copy of either of our premium Chromos to every person sending uh the names of three new yearly subscribers With the money, six doilnrs, also giving the pictures to each of the threo subscribers. Almost any one can in this way secure this beantlful work of art without it costing them anything. ,,

Look at the Offer.'

To every new yearly subscriber to The Mall, ami to each old subscriber who renews, is given a nisgnUlecnt chromo, usually sold at $i, and the paper, costing 82, making W worth In all, for only 92. Tell your friends about it 1 Uet the best paper published in the State for one year, and an expensive picture—all for 35.

Get Both Chromos.^

Any person wishing to secure at once both of our new premium Chromos can do so by subscribing for Tho Mail two years in advance, paying us S4 therefor, or we will send tho paper for one year and both Chromos mounted for the sum of 38, or wo will send The Mall one year and both pictures handsomely framed in walnnt and gilt for

•'Cherry Time" —A*J—

"Lily of the Field."

We are now giving to every 92.00 yearly subscriber a choice of the above Chromos, They are catalogued and sold in the ar^ stores at 34.00 per copy but will be given to all persons who send us their names as subscribers enclosing 12.00 the price of the paper for one year. These pictures are perfect copies in every delicate tint and color of magnlfleent paintings costing hundreds of dollars. All who bave any idea of or love of art fall in love with thetn at first sight.

JQOYOUWAOT

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Make Money?

Send Two Dollars for Chromos an3 ouffli to canvas for subscribers to THE SATURDAY EVENING MAIL.

The Two Dollars will be rvfaiArA on return of Chromos si clone of canvas, or agent keep them, as they are morethan worth the money.

Saturday Evening Mail

PRICE 92.00 A YEAH.

Chromo "Cherry Time"

WORTH #4.00,

Both for £2.00.

T»» worit o? canvassing for The it-ut, th 1Family raper Ih the West, is especial!.* adapted to 1LADIES, who can make, on the liberal commi-don* given, ftom 310 to W0 a week.

Add raw P.». WESTFArt, Publisher Saturday Evening Mall, TJ2RRE HAUTE, IND. Agents wanted at every town, Postofflce and neighfwiitood*