Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 9, Number 7, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 10 August 1878 — Page 6

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A PAPER POR THE PEOPLE.

AT THE STILE.

The leaves are growing ruddy as the son bef, gins to dip. The birds are twltt'ring forth their even' song

Little Lacy sits expectant with her linger at ber lip— What makes her sister Alice stay so long? There are butterflies and dragon-flies all ready to be chased. There are daisy-chains to weave, there are blackerrles to taste: is why ot play about the meadows for a while?

Why linger, linger, linger at the *34^, Ktlle 1

Impatient little Lucy is a slmple-witted mite, Her sweetheart days are fatoie joys, 'tis clear: Why 8hoold Harry keep his arm arouad her sister's waist so tight

Why make her blush by whisp'rlngin her ear The snn will soon be setting—Lacy does not love the dark She does not love the silent bats that flit across the park

Since he met her, Alice might have walked a nolle— ,' Why linger, linger, linger at the stile?

This dialogue, small Lacy, which seem? teflloait as yoa tarry, To A lice Is a rather serious thing, For It means that she and Harry have this evening vowed to marry 11 means a cake, lace veil and wedding riug, Aiid when a little brldesmalden, uncom monly like yoa, Comes into church so trippingly, all dressed

In white and blue, Yoa 11 discover, as you reach the middle aisle.

Why they llnger'd, llnger'd, llnger'd 'lie. at the stll

The Bank 'Forgery

OR,

Unrepentant to the Last.u|and

AN ENGLISH ROMANCE.

BY PHENIX DURIVAOE.

Fashions' Fancies,

CHAPTER VII.

A BREAKFAST AT MR, CHESTER'S.

'More in love with her than ever! Oh, my son!' exclaimed Mrs. Porchester. •Much is the case, mother, I'm afraid.' 'Ah!' she crisd, 'such being the state of affairs,T can better understand Mr.

Chester performing this act of unparaloled generosity toward us. Of course he is aware of your affection for the young lady.' 'I cannot tell, I have never even breathed a single sentence to her that could be construed into an avowal of love.'

But, by your manner, Stephen, you have shown her a more than ordinary liking?' 'Well, probably I have done so,' Stephen admitted. 'And you confided to Mr. Chester's oar the Btory of our misfortunes?' 'Yes, mother, I did.' 'And he promised that be would help us?' 'No, not exactly. But, although he made no positive promise that he would help us, I felt confident that he would do so and as it has beeu proved, mv confidence in him was not misplaced. He is a man with a^ery large heart, and for goodness, I do not believe there another Mr. Chester in the wide world.' 'We have every reason to deem him a mau without an equal.' •I am glad, dear mother, you know bow t.- appreciate his worth.' Stephen said, affectionately drawing tier to bis Hide, and kissing her still fair oheek. 'Now I must leave you for a time.'he addod, suddenly breaking away from her

am going to pay a visit next door.'

And, with those words, Stephen disappeaied, and speedily found his way into his neighbor's house. 'Well said Mr. Chester, greeting the young man with both hands. 'Well,'be continued, his eyes twinkling with happy humor. •Oh, how shall I ever express to you the gratitude I lee!?' the other exclaimed in return. 'You have preserved us from absolute ruin!' 'Not I,indeed! I claim no credit for any service which has been rendered to yon!' 'You sent us tho money we received this morning?' a .»• 'What money?' »'•*jf 'No less a sum, sir, than ,£100,06©!'

Mr. Chester shook his head negatively and looked rather amused. 'You did not?' 'I did not.' •*.

Stephen stared at the gentleman. 'I caunot comprehend,' he said 'I—1 certainly thougnt you sent us the parcel of hank uottw which came to us by post an hour ago.'

Hare Mr. Chester again shook bis head. 'It Is most mvsterlous,' Stephen ran on with a look of disappoint meat on his lace.

Mr. Chester watched his visitor narrowly, a smile all the while playing about his well cut mouth. 'Mr. S:eph«n,' he presently began, 'although I did ut send you the bank note* ot which you speak, I ata aware who did. 'lis!' ejaculated the young mau, sud donly looklug up. 'Yes,

know all about it The sum

»»n: you will never be by the sender, who Is enly too happy In having baen able to render you this assistance. There, let UB at once dismiss the SUBject, Have you breakfasted? I hate not, and Caroline is by this time vraitiu«r for me.' •I have breakfasted, thank? but—* •Yoa don't mind taking auother cap of ooffee, eh?' interrupted the other, '('owe along, then.* And with that, the two gentlemen adjourned to the breakfast room, where tbev found Caroline, looking as fresh as newly gathered rose.

She blushed, and seemed coufu«*ed, as ehe gave her band to Stephen. But he noticed neither her heightened color

It was not a particularly cheerful breakfast party "»*t had assembled around the Coasters* board on this occasion—for neither the host, nor the hostess, nor their gueet, appeared to have more than a monoayllabie to say now and then. Caroline was not only silent, but there was an air of uneasiness about ber foreign to her nature, tor the maiden was naturally of a lively temperament. More than once or twtoe she stole a furtive look at Stephen, and then her father and herself would exchange some significant and secret signs with oae another.

It was atrange, but although the viands spread on the Chester** board were if the best quality, no one teemed to relish tbem.

'What on earth alia us all?' Mr. Chester observed, after a pause, at the same time dropping his knife and fork, and glancing at his two companions—first at the face of one and then at the face of the other. 'We appear to have, lost oar appetites, one ann all of us.' 'I am not at all hungry,' Caroline answered demurely. 'And I had already breakfasted, you must remember, my dear sir,' Stephen made haste to say. 'You seem troubled about something,' Mr. Chester added addressing the youn£ man. •I am troubled.'answered Stephen. 'Concerning what 'Ah, sir, what need to ask the question? You know right well to what I allude.'

There now, do not trouble youmelf in seeking to know anything further than you already know.'

At this, Caroline's cheek and lips lost their natural color, and she moved in her chair uneasily, while the cup in her fingers dropped suddenly out of her grasp. •Don't you think, Miss Chester—' Stephen continued. 'Oh, please do not put any queries to mi,' she quickly cried, interrupting him.

Stephen regarded Caroline in astonishment. He made no reply, but continned to sit witching her. Then all at once he seemed to understand the cause of her evident distress, and abruptly sprung up from bis seat. 'Allow me a few minutes with you in private, dear sir,' he said, addressing his host, in harried accents. •Oh, papa!' exclaimed Caroline, starting up as he did so. 'Oh, papa, you will not forget!'

Mr. Chester thrust his hair off his forehead. and appeared at a loss what to say or what to do. •My dear child,' he said, presently, 'I think our wisest plan will be to speak the honest truth, and so end this mystery.'

The yonng lady waited not to make a reply, but quickly tan out of the room, left her father and Stephen by tbemB6lV6Bi •Ay ay all right!' smiled Mr. Chester half aside. 'Pray be seated again,' he added, addressing his companion, who obeyed him mechanically. 'I am afraid, Mr. Stephen—I am afraid that you will accuse me of some little unkindness in thus suffering you to remain in darkness after you bad begged me to enlighten you but I

respecting a certain trifling matter, must tell you that Caroline wished it to be kept a profound secret.'

Here the speaker paused for a few sec onds, as If he did not exactly know bow to proceed. After a little reflection he resumed. •It was Caroline who sent the bank notes to you,' he said, briefly, and as if desirous to say no more about the subject. 'There now, the whole mystery is cleared up, and you know all there is to know.' 'Mi?s Chester sent that money to us!' repeated Stephen. 'Yes but I implore you not to make that fact known to your father. Caro line would have her own way in the business, and, like an indulgent old fool as I am, I permitted her to have It. Bat now, Mr. Stephen, promise me that from this Instant henceforth the circumstance we are now discussing shall drop out of your memory entirely.' 'I shall regard the money only as a loan, Mr. Chester—a loan which I shall nevbr jest until I see repaid.' 'Nonsense! If I hear you talk any more in that fashion I shall grow angrt with yOu—very angry, indeed. I wi. not hearken to a word more from you! Let the subject drop I entreat you to do so!' 'I cannot do so yet,' the young man answered, very gravely. 'I must speak further I feel that I must do so. Heaven bless your geneious and noble daughter!' he added, with an irrepressible burst of emotion. 'I admire, reverence and love her beyond all description! Oh, Mr. Chester, pray pardon me if I have been led to express m3"self too boldly. I—I must confess the truth, let th«» consequence be what It ma lap

quence be wnat may.

adore Caroline, and shall never be nt py unless she becomes my wile.' Mr. Chester sighed deeply. 'Poor children!' he presently cried 'you have both been guilty of the same fault.' •What do you mean?' 'I don't like to betray the confidence of anyone, especially of a lady,' Mr. Chester returned, with a smile, and shaking his head 'but suppose I had better deal houestly with you at every cost. Mr. Stephen, it was Caroline's love for you that prompted her to send you a portion of her own fortune, in order to preserve the stability of your house.' 'Her love for me?' exclaimed Stephen, in an ecstacy of delight, 'Oh, Mr. Chester, do not mock mo, I implore!' 'Mock you, my dear fellow!' the other repeated. 'I do not forget that I was once young tnyself, and in love. It is a long, long time ago nevertheless, the recollection of that period still lives fresh in my mind. Mook you, indeed!'

And Caroline really cares for me?' Have I not told you so already?' Mr, Chester laughed.

Here Stephen started up, and seized his companion's hand* and pressed it between bis own. •Oh, how happy you have made me!' he rapturously exclaimed. 'At a moment, too, when my heart was as heavy as lead! What shall I say. what can I say, in order to sho*r you the joy with which 1 overflow?' dear Mr. Stephen, I understand— I underatand.' 'And vou approve of our attachment, Mr. Chester?' 'Most heartily but will yottr father do

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Stephen's face dropped at the question. 'I—I am not a boy,' be statu mured •a father has uo right to control a son's action, when that son has arrived at the years which I count.' 'Still, he might raise au objection to your marrying one of my family.' •What objection could he raise against one of the loveliest and best of her aex? May I speak -to Caroline before I leave the houstf* Stephen anxiously asked. •I would rather you did not,' the other replied. .'She is already toe much excited. To morrow sbe will be herself again, and unpi you may talk to her. But neither to-morrow, nor at any other time, must you mention to her the subject of Ute .bank notes* You will be

nor ber maimer, tor Uie reason that he particular in ob*ervimi that point?* waaatthemomeottooftiHoietubarraestl 'if von !««ir» ,«*»rt*tiily. Yet to be tnent himself.

Hi lent in *ucu a tti.«t*er wia appear like ingratitude on »t£ part.* Never mind that. Now 1 shall bid »d morning, as I am mre Oarowondering what we are talking about, and torturing herself not a little as to the probable cooMraence* of this interview. Remember, I shall not confess to ber how far I hare betrayed her secret to you. I shall leave you to manage everything with that tact and delicacy whieb I am sure yon more, good morning, and yon.* •I have your permission to break this affair to my father. I suppose?' •Assuredly you have. Bat say not a word to bim relative to the money. You comprehend?' •I shall observe, air.'

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CHAPTER VIII,

OTEPHKrf &BAVSS HIS MTHVB'S FUCASVJUB., •Ob. papa, Whaf bave yon been saying to Mr. Stephen all this tirfief Caroline Chester inquired, as" her father entered her presence, and the house door was heard to close upon their young neighbor. 'Well, we have been disouaslog many matters,' Mr. Chester answered. 'You have not told him?' 'Yes, I have. I was compelled to do so, ray dear.' 'Ohr, papa, and you promised me to be secret!' 'So I did, my child but I found that I ronld not keep that promise! He's a 'straightforward, honorable young fellow, whom I felt it cruelty to attempt to deceive. Besides which, he loves my sweet daughter, and-—' •Ob, papa!' interrupted Caroline, throwing her arms about his neck, and hiding her face on his shoulder. 'But you did not tell him anything concerning 'Not a word. He must never know more about us than be knows at this present moment. We must keep one secret from him, and from the world as well. I will not dmtmbhis peace by taking up bygones, and making him acquainted with my story, the true version of which has never been confided to any living ear save your own.' 'Bat suppose he himself should chance to discover who and what we are? He might do so, were it so to happen that some of our old friends from the other side of the world recognised us, and published wide our identity.' •Impossible, my dear girl almost Impossible. We live in perfect retirement we know nobody ana we make no great displsy of our wealth. Then my personal appearance is completely changed the large beard, which I had worn for so many years, is vanished and my mustache and whiskers have followed It. I defy my most intimate acquaintance of a year ago to identify me now. And for yourself there exists still less danger in that respect. Till we came hither we always lived apart from one another you at your school at Campbell Town, 1 at my squatter's place, one hundred miles away from you. So you see that you are anticipating for us troubles which are not likely to happen.' •I ever prepare myself for the worst that can happen,' she answered stoutly. •Let what will come, we will share the trial together.' 'There would be nothing for us to share, my dear girl, were the honest truth to be told. Your father has noth-

to blashfor.' am aware of that fact,

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LLU nnaio UI HUH IBVV, PAPA. AS soon as I could understand the difference between right and wrong yoa recounted to me the story of your life, and the noble bart yon bad played in that life. But Heaven repaid you for the sacrifice you made it poured prosperity upon you in one long, continuous shower, ana made you the richest man in the whole colony. The only event that came to cast a shadow upon your home was the death ot my mother, whom I don't remember, and therefore never mourned. Her loss I never felt, because my father's care and love did not suffer me to do so. You have been all the world to me, dearest father,' the young girl added, caressing her parent, ana looked affectionately into his face 'the kindest, best of parents.' 'But you will leave me some day, Caroline?' .'Never, papa. He whom I marry must take you as apart of myself.'

Mr. Chester looked at bis daughter, drew her close to his side, and kissed her smooth, white brow. 'May this be the most sorrowful moment you may ever know, my child,' he said, In a tremulous voice.

Then he shaded his eyes with his hand and sat for some moments quite silent. 'You seem depressed in spirits, papa,' the daughter remarked by and by 'you have a presentiment of some approaching misfortune?' confess, Caroline, that I have.' •It has come upon you quite suddenly, for only a minute ago you were laughing at "my apprehensions, and saying that we had nothing to fear.' 'True. It is strange. I cannot account for the feeling.' 'You have had a morning of excitement, and it has made you a little nervous. You will be better presently, papa,' Caroline remarked, assuming a cheerful manner. •I hope so. I am nervous, I oonfess. I am not accustomed to scenes of any sort, and cannot bear them. I suppose my late interview with his son has rather unhinged me. It is wonderful how things have come about! Wboconld have dreamed that our children, bis son and my daughter, would fall in love with one another? Yet it is exactly the event for which I plotted and prayed, and which 1 rejoice over. Then to be able to help him and bis son at a time when help was so urgently required by them! They little think how easily we parted with that large sum Of money— eh, my girl!—and how little we shall miss it? You know, Caroline, that I have amassed a princely fortune, the bulk of which is increasing every day. I cannot reckon the acres which belong to me in that land acrobs the sea. Everything I have touched has turned to gold. I never made a venture that has foiled my crops and my cattle thrived' when other crops and other cattle around me failed ana died. From the first mo ment trod foreign land until now the sun of prosperity for me has never been obscured by a single eloud. I have been blessed with health, and, to crown uiy happiness, Heaven sent me an angel in the ebape of my child

Bear father!' Caroline whispered softly in his ear. And again Mr. Chester seemed full of meditation, and did not speak for some momenta 'I wonder what he will say whether be will approve of bis son wedding the daughter of ono around whom there bangs a mystery? Pembroke Porchester isfuU of arrogance, and I have an imthat have won no favor in his sight. However, time will show—time will show.'

While this conversation was passing between Mr. Chester and his daughter, a very different scene was being enacted under the merchant's roof.

When Stephen left the Cheaters' door, he repaired immediately to his own, the knocker of which be raised with a hearty good will. He was In aoch a state of delight that he felt ready to and to taper aa he passed the room which his mother usually occupied daring the morning hours, bat ereboooald eed further, a figure started up behlm—the figure of his Esther.

I thought you had the headache, and leto leave the boose,' «poke the gentleman. An harsh tones. TTou have been friendly with a sneer. •I will not deny the feet, sir.' *Cbme this way. I have something to say to you a little surprise for you.*

And, so saying, the merchant led the wavinto hia library. He pointed to a chair, and waited un

til Stephen had seated himself. Then Pembroke placed himself opposite to his BOO. •You court the society of most reputable people,' tne merchant commenced, In a aatirieal manner. *1 congratulate you upon the choice of your friends, most obedient of sons!' ...

That son made no reply. 'I told you what I suspected now I will tell you what I know. This Chester is a returned convict from Botany Bay.'

At these words, 8tephen started off his seat with a bound. •No!' he cried—'no, no, no!' a hundred times over, no! A returned convict!? Mr. Chester! Father, who is the author of tbia cruel slander?' 'Slander! Pshaw! You have beard the truth. The follow is what I say.' •Your Informant? I askouce more.' 'Zdtterland. There!' 'And.what knows he of Mr. Cheater? What can he know of him? With the exception of a visit paid now and then to England, has not Mr. Zotterland lived all hie ife on his plantations in the West India*?" 'What has that to do with the matter in question?' •Et

very thing, in uiy opinion. Mr. Chester has, I believe, been only three months in this country Mr. Zotterlanj| not many days.' •Well?' •Such being the case, what can the latter named person possibly know of onr neighbor, I demand?' 'It Is becanse this Chester is our neigh bor that Zotterland took the trouble to learn all about bim. Of course, I do not pretend to imply that Zotterland claims any sort of acquaintance with the rascal, I'll just tell you bow it all came about. Bella Zotterland has just engaged a maid, who recently arrived from Sydney, New South Wales. Well, this woman) when asked whom she last served, replied Miss Chester, with whom she bad come from Australia. Not knowing who Miss Chester could be, and wishing to apply to her for the woman's character, Mr. Zotterland asked tor her address, Which, after a time, she unwillingly gave, saying she was afraid the word of such lady would be no recommendation to her. At that, Zotterland's curiosity was roused, and he began to closely question the woman, who then narrated all she knew relative to her young mistress, and that yeung mistress' father. Sbe said that the latter was a Returned convict, who had amasBed an enormous fortune in {he colony, to which he bad been transported many years ago. She added that Chester was not exactly his right name, but that sbe had forgotten his legitimate one, having never heard it more than once, and then only by mere accident. She was sure that sbe had stated the truth, and that the Ckesters lived in the square she had already mentioned. •Well, this morning,' pursued Mr. Porchester, 'when I reached the olBce, I found Zotterland seated there, waiting my arrival. I was rather surprised to see him at such au early hour, and said so. "Ah, my friend," he replied, "I come with some very strange news for you. Do you happen to know who your wealthy next-door neighbors are?" ''Do you mean the Cbesters?" I asked. "The very people. I'm come to warn you against thetu." Then he told me the tale which I have lust recounted to you.' •And which I do not credit in the least,' returned Stephen, very calmly. 'But you must credit the truth.' 'Certainly, when I hear it. But as yet I have beard nothing but wicked falsehoods, which I laugh to scorn.' 'Falsehoods!'repeated the merchant. 'Do you accuse me, your own father, of labricating this tale regarding these people?' 'No, sir I make no accusation whatever against you. But I cannot help expressing my regret at finding my father taking a delight in speaking ill of his neighbors—of persons who have never done bim any harm and you may understand how I feel in listening to you, when I tell you that it is my intended wife and her father of whom you are speaking thus slanderously!' 'Your intended wife!' echoed Mr. Porchester, starting to bis feet, and confronting his son with flashing eyes. 'What! can it be possible that my son has promised to marry a convict's daughter!'

Stephen winced. The last two words spoken by his father had stung him to the quick. Nevertheless, he controlled his indignation admirably, and suffered not bis leatures to betray the storm which was raging so fiercely in his breast. 'I mean to wed Miss Chester. The matter is settled,' Stephen said, present ly.

Mr. Porchester did not attempt to make any reply, but dropped back in his chair. He then pointed to the door, and waved bis band toward it with a gesture of dismissal, which gesture Ste phen was about to obey, when suddenly bis steps were checked by the voice of his father. •Stay!' be cried, authoritatively. 'Sit down, sir,' the father commanaed, in the same tones as before. 'I have much more to say to you,' •I can hear you—pray proceed,' Ste phen rejoined, very haughtily. 'Wed this rascal's daughter if you like, but hear from me what will follow that step—utter disgrace to you forever. Society will shun the man who links his fate wlt'4 the daughter of a returned convict. Think not to conceal the stain sbe bear* no, no mv voice shall trumpet forth the news, and spread it far and wide. Go wheresoever you will, people shall point at you, and exclaim, ''There goes the man who wedded 'One who preserved his father from ruin!' interrupted Stephen, concluding bis father's angry speech.

Mr. Porchetter looked at his son in an inquiring yet bewildered manner. He could not believe that he had heard aright, and be said so, presently. •Yes, sir, I fancy you heard me perfectly,' Stephen made answer. 'One who preserved me from ruin?*

'I have nothing to explain, since I havetpoken openly,' Stephen replied, with the utmost calmness. •Nothing to explain, sir?' exclaimed the other. 'But fsay you have, audi will have it out with you. Come, sir!' •I really, can only repeat to you my former words.'

Bars Mr. Porchester started up, then sat down again. He wss white as death, and ahaking from head to foot. 'It is a lie!* heeded out at last 'that money could not have oome from her.1

Stephen answered not a word. Although be managed to preserve a composed appearance he was al audi excited ashlsoompanioa

Do you hear what laay, sir?'themes

not from her.

£100,000,

Sttlfthe young man kept silent, did not feel quite certain that he bad done tight In thus making hia Either acquainted with the generous donor of that

and he waa blaming the

rash impulse which had led him to divulge the secret as be had done. He

had, however, no chance of repairing the mistake he had committed, so be made up his mind to make the best of it.

Now these bank notes were no longer in the possession of the merohant short as the time had been since he had received them, he had already appropriated tbem in various ways. And it was the knowledge of that net which was now most troubling bim. Could he but have produced tbem, he would have flung them back into his neighbor's face with anything but grateful or even courteous syllables. •Now, listen to me, sir,' he said, after he had been reflecting for some mo ments. 'listen to me, and pay attention to my words. I am not the man to be trifled with, as you are well aware. Are you heeding what I say?' he added, vexed to perceive that Stephen evinced no particular Interest in his speech. •Goon, sir,' returned the stn very coldly. •I am to conclude that yon were an accomplice in this piece of charity—in dealing this groes insult to your father?' •You wrong me, sir I knew nothing of Miss Chester's intentions.' •Well, be that as it may, I tell you that I do not mean to survive the disgrace of this affair.'

Stephen looked at his father, startled somewhat by his tones and his manner. •That charitable donation must be returned to the donor, every penny of it, and that before six days have elapsed, or Pembroke Porchester will nave ceased to exist, and your mother will be widowed!' •Father!'exclaimed Stephen. •I have spoken,' was the merchant's firm rejoinder. •But, sir—' •Do not trouble yourself to argue the point with me. I have made up my mind as to what I intend to do.' •Well, sir, If the money be still in your hands, I see Ao difficulty in returning it at once.' •True, but it is not in my hands.' 'Not?' 1 'It is in the hands of scores of Our creditors by this time,' 'Then how can we return it, sir?' Stephen inquired. •You must marry Bella ttterland, secure her money to yourself, and clear me of this detestable obligation.' /That, sir, I cannot do,' the young man answered, in firm but rep pectin! tones. 'I have already Informed you that I purpose making Miss Chester my wife.' u'The convict's daughter!' 'I do not know that she is such,' Stephen replied, very calmly. 'But, even were I assured that she is what you represent her'to be, the feelings I entertain for her would remain unchanged. The child is not answerable for the errors of its parents. But there must be some mistake. I would stake my life on the honor of Mr. Chester

Here the merchant laughed discordantly. 'I did not know that my son was fool!' he presently observed, with great bitterness. 'Well, go yoor own way, and meet the consequences of your folly as best you' can. Remember, I have warned you as to the result of your disobedient.*

And, with that, Pembroke Porcbefrter strode out of the apartment, and "-ft Stephen to reflect upon his treat* words, which echoed in the son's with terrible earnestness.

Stephen sat for more than an honr, holding counsel with himself as to how ho should act. He felt that be could neither marry .Bella Zotterland nor forget Carolinr Chester, What—wbas was he then to do?

At last he decided that he would seek once more the father of his love, and ask his advice upon the matter. But, before be did that, Stephen sought his mother, whom be found bathed in tears. Mr. Porchester bad told her all, and afterward rushed out of the house, like o,n$ who had taken leave of his senses. •Oh, Stephen, I fear that your poor father is going mad!' Mrs. Porchester said, after she had related to her son all that had jast passed between her bus: band and herself. 'He will commit some rash act—I feel convinced he will! Perhaps we may never see bim live again!' •Mother,'Stephen cried, affectionately, 'weep no more! Instruct me how should act, and doubt not my obedience to your wishes.' •No, my boy, no I will not ask you to sacrifice the entire happiness ard peace of your life for me. I cannot be so selfish. We must trust in Heaven, Mrs. Porchester rejoined

Stephen was silent. He felt himself utterly unable to seek, as be had desired, an interview with Mr. Chester. Hejsat with his mother during the rest of tne day, nntil near the dinner hour, when Mr. Porchester accompanied by the West Indian, arrived.

The merchant bad brought Zotterland home with him, because ne did not like to dine tele aide with his wile and Stephen. *Tb6 planter was, as usual, extremely loquacious, while the master of the house spoke only a word now and then. 'Oh, about those next door neighbors of yours, Porchester!' he presently observed. 'What are you going to do? cut tbem, I hope, and let everybody kn«w wbo and what they are. I never beard of such' a tbii ng! A returned convict coming and pladng himself in the midst of ladies and gentlemen, just, forsooth, as if be were one of themselves He deserves to be exposed for his impudence!

Stephen knitted his brows as be listened to the above. Bat he controlled bis feelings admirably, and refrained from making any remark, •I shouldn't mind giving a few pounds to see this fellow Chester hunted out of the Square," continued Zotterland, as he drew a decanter to his side, and helped himself to wine. 'I should look upon it as right good sport. What sa you to it, Porchester?' be appealing to bis host.

The merchant glanced at his befors be made any reply. *Ob, the rascal will meet with his deserving*, 1

he has done, bat we mast take care of tbe' consequences of his presumption. I'll take good care to make pubUc tbe scoundrel's position then see of what service all his money will be to him! I shouldn't wonder if he were tbe besd of a gang of housebreakers, or something of tho sort be oouldn't have become aa rich aa he appears to be by hontst means. Well find him out by-and-by.never fear.'

Tbe West Indian Isnghed, and rubbed his hands together with cruel glee. 'JLook here,Porchester,' be arid, after be had had hia laugh—'look bete! we bit upon a plan by whieh we can carve this follow seoorduig to hisdsserrings 1—'

But hen started np Stephen, his countenance almost purple with indignation and wrath. 'Speak another wori against Mr. Chester, and, though you are an old man, and my father's guest, I will strike yoa to tbe ««rth,' he cried. •The man yoa have dared to malign is what you will never be—a true gentleman,

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And, moreover than tbat| hdis thy friend —the father of one whom I do—'

But before Stephen could coritlude his fiery speech, regardless of the presence of the lady, and of everything else, the West Indian bad snatched up his wine glass, an I thrown Its contents full on the young man's face. [TO BB CONTINUED

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FIRES AN3 QUICK DEZ STR ucrioy. Philadelphia Ledger.

Somebody ought to pablish a house-|| hold tract and advise people to kindle^ their fires with gunpowder instead of kerosene. It would be vastly safor indeed, for the gunpowder only explodes, and then is done with it, and if it blows out the windows or doors, or takes off a leg or an arm, or puts out an oye, that' is all there is of it, and people know what to expect. But the kerosene not' only explodes, but takes fire, and its' burning vapor is pretty sure death to the woman wbo tries this-sort of kindling. It is a very easy thing to tilt what is left in the* lamp or the oil canright over the coals to make a blaser' when the fire is slow, but th# hospital? ambulance and tbe coroner's inquest arepretty sure to follow. The most sickening of all horrors, being burned alive, is the natural outcome of this hurrying up of slow fires by the quick kindling of kerosene, but every wou«tn who tries itought to know that she uld be a good deal safer iu tbe front

a battle than

behind the kerosene ca- in such an experiment.

'Martha, does thee love me asked a,:/' Quaker youth of one at whose shrine hia heart's holiest feelings had been offered" up. 'Why, Seth,' answered sbe, 'we are commanded to "love one another are we not?' 'Ah, Martha, but does tbee regard me with a feeling the world calls love?' 'I hardly know what to tell thee, Seth. I have greatly feared that my heart is an erring one. I have tried to bestow my love on all but I may have sometimes thought perhaps, that tbee was getting rather more than thy share.'

EFKECTS entirely disproportional to causes are frequently induced by the simplest circumstance). A little pimple, indicative of the beginning of the deteoriation of the blood, will, by neglect of preventive means, develop into the loathsome uloer and sap health and

Kiixture

robably destroy life. Dr. Builds Blood prevents such catastrophes.

CATARRH

Sneezing Catarrii, Chronio Ca*? tarrh, Uloerative Catarrh, permanently cured by .1 7

8ANFORD'8 RADICAL CURE.

Luma tiunianeout

nasal paaawes of ero •traction, aalnoaa, or administered It renovate* the acid poison with whieh

heftvinoes, 6b

tness. Constitutionally^ tho blood, purifies it of It Is always oh arced lav

Catarrh,stimulates tho stomach, Hrcr, andklaneys, Krfbcts digestion, makes new blood, and permits formation of sound, hoalthy tissue, ana Onalljr obtains complcto control over the -discaso. Tna

It to fcllOTr-eaflarern. No statement ls.mado.rci garalng It that cannot bo substantiated br tn#s most respectable and reliable references. It Is a great and good (ftediclne, and worthy ail confl denco. Eact tarrh and Or. sad rttli dirccUons

rood meaicmo, ana wortny au conn-? ch nftckwro rontons a Treatlso on Co--v: r. Sanronrs Improved Inhaling Tabo^ eoUons for Its use in oil cases. Frlco tl.f

An Enthusiastic Friend of Sanford'a1 Radical Cure.

XIOHATTOM, GBAHT

Bowzx'fi Frcs

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MACIXB IKBRBAKCB AOCMOT. Mo., Feb. 7.1877. .—Dear iled wlttt

723 Pino Street, St. Louis, A. A. Mxiuzn, Washington A v.,

seriously with it. Not icing your adrcrtiscinj-nt oft SAjrroaD'S REMEDY (IUMOAL Cun«),l decided TO,,, try It. I hare Hsod only two bottles, and as a result, I feel so much relieved that presume on oar personai relations ana write this to you and ask that, yoti take somo measures to get It more prominently* beforo tho public, that others mar bare such rollot as I have. I liara reooimwndod It to quite a num-» ber of my frlcmls, allot whom have expressed to. ac their lilgh estimate ofics voluo and good effbeta'. it a

I really think It particularly adapted to wants of St. Lonl* people, and they all ought to know or It. and those whojiced It should try it, 1 will risk thoi assertion tlint 10091 ot. rials (as a sample) to ba* ilrcaawsy will sell as many bottles.

Try somo plan.- tot tho pconloliaro it they need It. I bellevo 1 could soil 8X0 bottles myself—off conrso you conld largely Increase this number. Why not try It? Tours truly, tVM. BO WEN, p,

Sold by all TThDlrsalo nn1 Retail Dranilts nndk Pernors In Merflcliio throuffhmitthfl united Stfttcsr andCatiades. WKRKHAPOTJBIVOcjieralAgent*-,

LAME BACK!

AYS

RHEUMATISM!

CC2ZDBT

COLLINS"™'"

PLASTERS'

Jtam. wuka A Potter- Gentlemen,—Qrw aaol waa

seized with asercru attack of Rlieiimrv-s

tlsm In my right hip, to Which I tros MIbject, 1 TRIED tho various liniments and rhcumntlc euros, butg without the least benefit, when my son, a druKgiKt," 1 one ofjronr COLUSA'VOLTAICPLAUT B«. inn jlm was able to work upon tor farmas tnnal, whereas," before tho application or tbe Fustcr, 1 could (low* —Temepsln. AfcwwceU* first attack, the diseased

IO cffcct was almost magical, for. to my grutt fn surprise, 1 was almost immediately well ajrutn, nntU

wor

upon my farm as twnul, whrrcn«

application

nothing, and erenr stcC nonsince, one your trom cd.butifl lonsas tuottrst.i __ mo to add thatpi her of a very lame back, we think there la

returned. proved as efficacious

AtH happ^to say the socond Pltxstrr

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a wishes mo. to adS th'at

)m,*ndisq )ue

very rcrpcctinUr.

OKLUTS, tlx., June 6, iSX. RODEIIT OOtTOX*

NOT A QUACK NOSTRUM. Gentlemen,—I hereby certify that for several!

g»ars past I bare uaed the YOLTAJO PLJUTZBS la practice, and hare nerer known fliem to fail l«if affording tpeeUjr relief In those'ease* for which tliejr are recommended.' Tner arc not a quack nostrum^ but^a remedial agent of v^^V^ry trui^i

IK'cn sroBT, May 87,18U. PKICB 0S CT5!H*r Be carefulto obtainCou.IM* VOLTAW PUk*nm/J a combination of Electric and Voltaic Plates, with

a Mghly Medicated Plasttr. cs seen in the abovx ail Wholesale and Retail Drajoriscs" Tnlted States and Canada*, and byT

IB. Proprietors, Boston, uass.

KILLS all tho FLIES In ft routn ia TWO HOURS, soc. worth will kill more flies than fio worth of Wijrtap*. No dirt.

LJULAITC FLf BiUCli tktiUter*F!irM*9Ai

McSiaac Co., BaJblo^N.