WHOLE INUMBEE H522.
TH E BABY.
By the Author of “Phyllis"
She was the bonniest, sweetlst, most lova«
ble child in the world; quick and lithe, and
fairy-like. ' In many small points she differ-
cd from other children of her age; she
seldom misplaced her words, and held all
infantine abbreviations of dissyllables in
contempt. From her lips, every now and
then, dropped little rounded pearls of speech
that made those wonder who heard; while
she had a fine love of getting at the root
of all matters, that raised within'her people
mingled feelings of admiration and awe.
At times they vaguely doubted whether
she Wcl‘c not in reality ninety instead of
barely four years old; But her clinging arms,
and dewy kisses, and Isweet innocence as-
sured them of‘ her youth. 'l‘hey adored
her, as was only natural, coming as she did
thirteen years after they had all decided
Nina was to be the last :—-bringing with
her so much grief and trouble; for as she
came the mother went, I and so it happened
that the wee delicate bairn was flung upon
a cold world, with the only four growing
girls to tend her, and sympathize with her
joysand woes. ' . -. I
TheirI father, always a recluse, Igrew‘ daily
more and more taciturn and sedentary. as
month by month L rolling by only made him
miss more hopelessly - the- companionship of
her who had been to him all in all. Only
“the Baby” eculd nbring a-smile' to his lips.
Only her soft fingers could .by-their touch
coax back the 'old peaceful look to his face;
But that her nature was too .true for
spoiling, she would have been utterly and
irretrievably ruined before her first year had
ended. None of those abdut her dared op-
pose the entire household, from the ancient
and cross-grained butler down to the latest ,
stable-boy, unrebuked.. ’
But Lilias, pretty, stately Lilias, .was her
chief joy; gentle Lilias, with her crown of
golden hair, her dark deep eyes, her lissomeh
graceful figur‘e. None'of them came so close
to the Baby’s heart as this hggclgest sister;
and all her tiny riplets of discOntent, and
still wilder waves of wrath, were ever quell-
'cd by the low sunset voice of Lilias, that
rang like siluer chimes. I
Their, name was Heriot, and they lived
near a tiny village, insignificant and unknown
Three miles from them was a towu rejoic-
ing in a railway‘ station and (what its pro-
prietor was pleased to name) a railway
hotel. This latter was usually in a state
of stagnation, but one evening in midsum-
mer two young men, ap patently tagged
broken-hearted, not to say ill-tempered, took
pity on it, and leaving the station just op—
posite, walked into its best parlors, and sank
, into its horsehair chairs. I -
“Any use in ringing the bell ?” asked the
elder of the two, whose name was Lord Far-
nie', casting a helpless glance around. ' .
“Try,” replied his companion sulkily, who
was evidently further gone in the blues than
his friend. ‘
. Lord Faraie tried. A cracked bell
tinkled in the distance. There was a long
pause.
Outside a few geese cackled unpleasantly ;
inside all was as silent'as the place that held
the sleeping beauty. The sun, as yet un-
tired, poured its golden rays through the
many paned ‘ window; the door opened
slowly, sleepily, and a waiter appeared.
“Waiter,” said his lordship languidly,
"what can we have ?" while his friend stand-
ing at the window gazed moodily down upon
the'court-‘yard beneath.
“Fowl, sir, cold jint, cutlets,” replied the
waiter in a sing-song tone, wisping some im—
aginary dust off the nearest chair. I I
- “Cutlets,” said the lordship plaintivcly,
his eyes fixed upon a faded cobweb that'
hung with much dejection from the ceiling;
“outlets in a village inn. -Fred do youI‘
think cutlets would be safe ?”
“Don’t know, I’m sure,” said Fred, dis-
gustedly. “It would more than half de-
pend on the state of the fire; perhaps
they have no fires; on the whole, IshouldII
say not.” ‘
“Then we have no resource but to fall
back upon the‘ fowl or thé‘ cold jint,” said
his cousin, “and I don’t think I like‘cold
jint. “Waiter” as though suddenly inspirI-
ed, “do you believe the presiding genius in
your kitchen could cook a rasher? and fry
with it two fresh eggs P” ' ' .
“Oh make it four when you re about it,”
said .Fred impatiently. I dare say I’m hun-
gry as you are.”
“Very goodthen, waiter, we will make it
four, and as many rashcrs as her frying pan
can conveniently hold.- You think she knows
how to serve it properly ?”
“I really can’t say, sir," said the indignant
waiter, throwing as impertinent an intona-
tion into his voice as he dared; “we ain’t
in the habit of rasher's in. this house except
at breakfasts But if she can throw her
mind into ’em at this hour, I dessay you’ll
get ’cm.” , ,
“I like that fellow,”I said Lord Farnie,
when the man had disappeared; “there was
an insolent‘twinkle in his eye that I specially
admired. ' Yet I don’t think he likes me,
Odd that one posessed of—” .
“There, don’t moralizc," said Fred
brusquely, “but tell me what induced you to
stop at this beastly hole.”
“An inward craving—” .
. “Nonsense! when we were within five
miles of our destination—”
“My dear fellow, don’t lose your temper
because you have chosen to come down
here,” said his cousin, cheerfully, changing
his glass from his right eye to his left. “I
wish myself safely out. of it quite as much
as you do, but I never lose my temper.
Firstly, because I haven’t got 'one to lose,
and secondly, because it Is bad form. ,I
own I,think Ashburnham_far- preferable to
Linwood, but what will you '1’. Here we are
and 'here we must remain, at all events for a
few days.” ‘ "
“I hate compulsory visiting.” .
“So do I. But when a man has been civil
to one in a hundred little ways, and then
makes a point of getting one to promise to
spend some time-with him, it don’t do to re-
fuse. That’s about it, I take it. So let us
put a goodfaceIou the matter, and be festive
under adversity.” ' ‘
“You’re right," said Fred, laughingly;
“but Conroy don’t catch me accepting any‘
more of his little civilities in a hurry, if
this is to be the price of so doing. I have
a morbid horror of small towns and eccen-
tric gentlemen. I supposé Linwood is a
torn-down place, Without the common nec_
essaries of life. I shan’t stay there three'
days.”
“Perhaps it is a palace,” said Lord Far-nie
“At all events, we may as well go and seek
it now, or.we shall be late for dinner and
turn your ‘eccentric‘ gentleman’ into a raven-
ing beast.” I
They rose and went.
a- t in t *
The next morning awoke calm and smil—
ing; and.decpening into full grown day,
showed itselfpne of summers. brightest and
gayest efforts. . -
or her own doomtep stood Lilias Heriot
ready equipped for a walk; she called to the
Baby to hurry, and presently the httlc one
broke from her nurse's grasp and ran to her
with hand outstretched. Together the big
and little sister went up the avenueunder
the limes, and out of sight. '
Their Walk for a short While was peaceful, ‘
and full of such intellectual converse as can
be derived from “Mother Hdbbnrd” and
“Puss in BOOIS-” But when they entered
01d Tom CODIOY’S wood-now glowing and
swelling with the pride of its rich and
bursting charms—they turned aside and
took a higher flight into the land of fantasy
and discussed such topics congenial to
the scene as . “Goldenlocks.” and “Peer
Ridingbood.” Presently the Baby tiring of
bloody jaws'and fiery, wicked eyes, raised
her head cu high, and 'became enamoredo
some white blossoms in the tree above her.
They were sufficiently beyond reach to make
thcin madly desirable.
“I want them,” she said with a healthy
disregard of grammar. '
fear we must do without them.”
“I won’t,” said the Baby; “I want them
Lily—get them for me.” _ '
“But darling,” expostulated Lily, who al—
ways would follow.-out an argument with
children, instead of telling them, as‘ wiser
people do, to be 'silent, or that “little folks
should be seen and not bear ”—“but darling
it is impossible; and romember what .hap—
pened to Goldenlocks when she went wishing
for what was not meant for her. See, these
yellow flowers, here are far prettier.”
‘I don’t care for them, and I don't care for
Goldenlocks either," pouted the ,Baby.
‘Those up there are better—I want those—if
Jerry “me here,’ reproachfully, ‘she would
get them for me.‘ Geraldine was her second
sister. . '--‘ ‘
tBut Geraldine is so much;tallcr than I am,
and even she could not reach them without
clin'rbing.’
‘Then climb,’ said the,Houseliold_ Tyrant
promptly. .
As, when Lsho uttered this terrible com—
mand the big tears stood in her azure eyes,
Lilias gave ‘in; placing one foot upon
and just as she did so a young man, forcing
his wayIthrOugh some laurel shrubs hardIby,‘
came—himself unseen—upon this charming
picture: '
A little maiden standing with frock out-
held to catch the hoped for blossoms, a bigger
maiden, with intent look, showing amidst
green leaves. '
When Lilias had raised herself two yards
from mother earth she stopped short,‘and
glanced-down ruefully at her own miniature
beneath. ‘ - ‘ . ' ‘
‘Now, Daisy, what is to be done ?" she
said ;' ‘I have caught my foot in some awk—
ward way, and am as mr from your flowers
as ever. .How shall I get down?’
Here the young man came a few steps
nearer,‘and stood, hat in hand, hesitating
'saw him first. I
‘Oh, he will get them for me!" Ishe cried
gleefully—with all the selfishness of child--
hood, forgetful of the wounded foot. ‘He is
taller than Jerry.’ ,
' ‘I shall be-very happy to do anything,’ said
the young man, taking courage, and speak-
ing, to Daisy, while 'his eyes were fixed’
upon a crimson face i little way above him.
‘Are these the flowers'you want ?’
He made a spring, brought them branch
and all to the ground, and laid them in the
tiny maiden’s arms. Then he turned to
Lilias.
“Now may I assist you?’ he said, witha
half smile.
‘Thank you,’ .said Lilias, smiling too, but
gravely, as became her position. ‘That
child induced me. to place " myself in this
predicament; and my foot—trying to hide
it, and making a faint grimace—the foot
has forced itself ‘ into this hollow—and
all 1—!) _ .
‘You are hurt. I am sure you are hurt,’
said the young man anxiously—place your
hand on'my shoulder, and try to turn it.
There! now it, is released. Is it painful?
Do not use it for a moment, but let :me help
you dowu.’ Then very softly; ‘Do you
permit me i"
He attempted to put his arm around her;
andas Lilias just then was making a trial
of the wounded member, she uttered no pro-
test. He took her in his arms, and place
her lightly on the-ground. -
‘Docs it pain you i” he asked.
. ‘No—not much—it will be nothing,’ said,
. Lilias, coloring again. To. her, if not to
‘ him, the situation was altogether new and
strange. ‘I hardly feel it now; thank you
so much,’ . She bowed somewhat distantly,
and would have goneIaway, but the child
Daisy 'ran to him. and caught his hand.
‘Good-by,’ she said. and, while still having
a tight hold of him, went on'withwbat had
been puzzling her for some minutes.
I ‘Why did you put your arm round my
Lily ?’ she asked
‘To help me. out of the tree,’ interposed
Lilias, troubled, but outwardly calm. She
felt what was coming.
‘Oh,’ said this terrible infant pausing.
Then questioningly, ‘Wllcn Bob put his arm
around you, he always kisses you—.Ibut he
didn‘t kiss you’ with a reproachful glance at
the stranger: “why? (Bob was a distant
cousin,) It was 'too much; Sir Frederick
Ashurst burst out laughing; not only laugh-
ed but roared, and in a minute or two, when
she had had time to recdvor the shock, Lilias
laughed too. ~ '
‘I beg yOur pardon,’ he said, presently,
with much contrition; ‘I know, I should
not feel amused. but I cannot help it. You
must forgive me. Good-by, little Daisy. I
am glad I was able to get you your flowers.
Good-by.’ :
I ust then his cousin appeared, sauntering
leisurely toward them. ' '
SThere you .are, Fredl' he said; ‘I have
been looking for you everywhere.’ T hen he
stopped and glanced curiously at Lilias, and
put his band in a puzzled way to his hat.
‘I have had an adventure, Farnie; ‘I have
been happy enough to-do goodservlceIIto a:
little woOd nymph,‘ said Sir Frederick, smil-
ing at Daisy; then he turned _ to Lilias and
said frankly: ‘I have no card about me,
but I should like to introduce myself; I am
Frederick Ashurst, and'this is my cousin,
'Lord Farnic, and we are staying at old Torn
Conroy’s; and—you are Miss Heriot I fancy,
.- . Wes-I am one .of the Miss Heriots,’ said"
Lilias, smiling as frankly.
‘And we live in the |big gray house down
there; ' broke in the hospitable Baby in her
high sweettreble :v ‘Won't you come to see
flowers—mud I will how you my squirrel,
and my bowwow, and my dolly.’
‘If I may,’ returned Ashurst, directing ap-
Pmling eyes at Lilias. ,‘I should like tocall
this afternoon to inquire abont'—-.-with a des—
perate guess at there lationShip—‘your aunt's-
foot.’ ,
‘It is quite well,’ said Lilias coldly; then
seeing his face fall, her conscience smote her,
.and she added, ‘but if you decal], I am sure
—pirpa—will be glad to see you.’ "
_ She bowed first to Lord Farnie, and then-
to him, I bestowing a gracious smrle upon
the former, while. not eigning to raise
her eyes to the latter, and drew the child
away. .
‘Good-by,’ called the Baby, . nodding at
them over her shoulder. ‘Come soon. And
she is not my aunt at all she is my mummy. ~
so it ever pleased her to designate her sister
Lilias. I _ ' .
That afternoon they called, and then the
next day, and then the day utter that'again;
and I think it was the day after that again,
Si'r' Frederick Ashurst was in love with their
Lilias. ' _ .
It also dawned Inpon Lord Fannie. So
that when a full week had gone byvsincc
their arrival'at Tom County’s, and still,
his cousin showed no desire 'for'departur‘e in
spite of his vehement protestatian on thé
subject'before coming, he made hrs way one
a '0 3*
“But they are so far away from us that I’
a projecting branch, she essayed to climb,-
hardly knowingaow to proffer aid. Daisy '
us? and bring me more of those‘pretty white '
that it first dawned upon the Heribts‘t'hat ‘
night to Fred Ashurst’s room and spoke as
follows: _ . _
‘I can 'stand'it no longer,’ be said; ‘I am
off to-morrow ;' it is insufferable. Nothing
shall induce me to come lrereagain. To-
nigirt he told me all 'over again that story
about Sympkin's oxen. I wish Symplair was
dead, and his oxen, too; I shall go. Will
you come with me, Fred?’ '
‘It might look rude our both going. to-
gether, don’t you Lthink?” said Ashurst
evasively. 'Better for me to stay a day or
two longer'.’ ' .
'Ab, just so,’ said Faririe with a smile;
‘what a considerate fellow you are, Fred !’
and what uncommon pretty girls those Her-
iots are i.’ . ,
‘Very—though I don’t quite see what that
lras to do with it.’ ~ I
‘No more do I; but I think I like. the
eldest one ,best. She is in very truth a lily.
I wonder} (provokingly) ,‘how you can pre-
fer Miss Geraldine !.—-though I own , she too
might rout many a London belle. If I stay-
ed here much longer I should lose my head—I
as it isI—Did you ever see anything so fresh
and sweet as her smile when she gave me
that rosebud yesterday? . It has haunted me
ever since.’
‘Of whom are you speaking—of Miss
Heriot i” - , . ‘ ~
‘ch, of Lilias. She gave it -the rosebud
I mean—with such perfect grace."
‘I did, certainly, nay, I "begged for it, and
4got it. She has the prettiest eyes I ever
saw, somewhat like a cow’s when chewing
the cud.’
‘I would not be coarse if I were you,‘ said
Fred, coldly.
‘Coarse! my dear fellow, far be it from
me. ' Can there be anything more peacefully
pensive than the expression of a cow when
chewing the end or sweet and bitter mead-
ows? The study of Nature, I doubt, has
bad' no charms for you, else you would
understand and appreciate my simile. I
beg pardon if I have offended her, or you;
I had no idea'it had gone so far. What will
the mother say? ,How shall you explain to
Diana P’I
‘I don’t follow you’—stiflly—‘I know of
nothing that requires explanation. And
even if I did, I know no reason why I
should choose Diana as my Mother Confes-
sor.’ . .
‘I thought yoquere engaged to her,’ said
Farnie, flicking a small fragment of cigar-
ashcs with great 'care from his goat-sleeve.
‘Engaged! nonsense! Of course I am not
engaged to her. I believe my mother and
hers have often spoken of marriage between
us as a thing that ought to be, considering
how the estates lie, but I have never uttered
a word of love to her in my life, and never
shall, for various reasons—one of the chiefest
being, that were. I to do so she would not
listen to me.’ . I '
‘Ah! that being so, 1 wish you luck with .
Miss Lilias.’ said his lordship, rising. ‘Good-
night, dear boy; it is just as well I am
leaving to-morrow, ‘as I was fast losing'my
heart to the beam: gem: of your love. ’
He left the room hastily, without waiting
for a rejoinder, but once on the corridor out--
side he paused. and his whole expression
changed and softened. .
‘So i’ he said, ‘I am glad to know that of
Diana. I shall chance it with-her, on my
return from the North. She is handsome,
distinguee, and can hold her own. She likes
me, I fancy, and—ah i—really I do believe I
like her too—uncommonly l’ I
So he left; but Sir Frederick lingered on
at Linwood, until timehad grown into a.
month.
t 8
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It was night; but night as light as day ;
so pale and brilliant were the moonbeams, so
faint and shadowy was the veil that lay upon
the land. ‘ - -
Lilias, stood in her rose-scented garden
alone; her hands clasped loosely behind her,
her eyes fixed upon the tiny stream'that gur-
gled at her feet. -
She had plucked her rose, and now watch
ed it floating away from her leaf b'y leaf
upon the water’s bosom, leaving behind it
an, assurance sweet as the touch of lips for-
bidden. . . .
‘He loves me,'-she whispered dreami0,hcr
fingers still pressing the last kind petal. ‘He
loves me,‘ she repeated with a loud-drawn
happy sigh. ' ' ,
‘Hc does, he does,’ murmured a voice close
beside her,in trembling accents. ‘0h,Lilias !
but do you love him i” .
For all answer she turned and laid her soft
pink-flushed cheek to his.
I! 1' it
It was a wonderful thing to the Heriots to
hear that Lilias was going te be married—
and to Sir Frederick Ashurst'. She would
have a title—she would be My Lady Ashurst
—it was as good as Cinderella. .
Their father was pleased, but puzzled.
For the first time, as he saw one of them
preparing to leave the home-nest, it dawned
upon him that they were no longer children.
He approved of the engagement, but shrank
from naming any immediate day for the
wedding. _ I
‘Time,, time, he said to Frederic, ‘give
me time. You rob me of a dear possession,
and expect me to rejoice over it. You are
going to Scotland ,for the grouse shooting:
well, whenfyou return we will talk over it.’
‘Then I shall return immediately,’ said
Fred, laughing; but so it was arranged;
and after a few, more days of lovers’ rap-
tures. Lilias and he bade each other a sad
farewell, ‘and kissed, and kissed’, and part.
ed. '
it! It
a- a 'o a
Four weeks alone wereto separate them;
but'whcn he had been gone barely a fortnight
it so happened that one day, a carrilige
drove up to the Heriot’s door and from it
alighted an elderly lady, short but resplen-
dent, whose features—as Lily gazed upon
them from an-upper casement—did not- seem
,to her altogether unfamiliar.
She begged a private audience of Mr.
Heriot,'I and being shown into the library,
where he sat reading, made him a present—
according to. his daughters' calculatiOns—of
one hour of her society. .
By the time the sclrool-rooom clock chi m-
ed two, all four girls were nearly mad with
a surprised desire to know; and when the
stranger had departed, and Lilias of them all
was summoned to the mysterious apartment
t
‘ (she had so lately occupied, their excitement
knew no bounds. ' ~
Half-an-hour more dragged slowly by, an
then Lilias came slowly with uncertain steps
into the hall, where they stood awaiting her.
'Her face was pale as death, her very figure
had lost some of its pretty roundness.
‘Lilias.’, they cried, catching hold of her;
“Lilias, what is it ?’ ‘ '
‘Nothin'g; she said'in a low voice, twisting
her slender finger in and out, with a fierce
effort at composure. 'Nothing—onIy—he is
engaged—he was engaged all the time—to his
cousin, Diana Fairfax.’ '
She went from them up the stairs with
swift steps, whilst they—stupid with rage
., 'and' grief—stood below and mutely watched
her. .
I'resently they knew it all. The lady who
had been closeted with their father was Lady
Ashurst, ' Frederic’hmotherpandushc had
‘come to tell him of her son’s‘ engagement to
his cousin, Diana Fairfax. They had been
betrothed foriyears, she said, with the con-
sent of both families: She had heard acci-
dentaliy _of his imprudent conduct with Miss
Harlot, and had hastened to tell Mr. Heriot,
really stood. _ .
Her son’s honor was in his hands; would
he not restore it to him unbroken? Was this
'I dare say you asked her for it, and
for the good of all parties, of how matters
sunden fancy for Lilias to lower him forever
in the eyes of his world ?~
She was an adroit bid lady. Of‘coursc, as
she put it, she showed if possible more con-
sideration for Lilias than for her son. -lIIr.
Heriot, cold and calm, gave her an ass urance
that, as far as he and his were con Ierned,
her son should be regarded as though be had
never been amongst them.
‘But as ,for his honor’-he paused, and
then wen on'—-‘it is not in my keeping ; and
—I know not where it is.’
It was the only unkind insinuation th al-
chd himself. ' ' ‘
Her ladyship, well content, withdrew.
‘And now,’ said Mr. Heriot severely that
same evening, ‘let me never again hear
that young man’s name mentioned in‘ this
house. He is dead to us. Let us all re-
member that.’
He did not look 'at Lilias, who sat quiet
within the embrasure of the window,her knit-
ting in her hands, her fingers moving swiftly
her eyes bent down.
‘Should any one,’ went on her father stern-
ly, 'reccive‘a letter from him, I desire it
shall be returned to its false sender, without
answer, and unopened.’
He paused.I They all sat round silent,
frightened. . vLilias alone was calm; She
looked up bravely. .
‘You shall be obeyed, papa,’ she said
without a tremor in her voice, and left the
room. .
A shadow fell upon them. Nina and Ger-
trude were crying silently. A heavy sigh.
broke from, their father. These were the
only sounds that came to them through the
gloom, Was the father thinking of her who
should have been there now to soothe and
comfort her stricken child? I
‘Papa,’_- murmured a little troubled voice
from out of the semi-darkness, ‘papa !’
Five small fingers tightened upon his ; be
lifted the child in his arms, and as he press-
ed her almost passionately to his breast, two
large tears fell upon her upturned face.
_ It * it s: it
After this a good deal of the laughter of
their lives went from them. Not that they
were altogether unhappy; but they had
an uneasy feeling that at any time some-
thing further might crop up, as a sequel
to poor Lily’s story. Still, they took what-
ever amusement chance threw in their way .
and to the outer world were as they had
ever been. .
Lilias herself appeared utterly callous and
unconcerned. At times,_so perfect was her;
indiflerence that a vague feeling‘of disap-
pointment oppressed the others, as they
asked themselves whether indeed the love
that had seemed so real could be put aside
and forgott‘én as entirely as thougli it had
nevcrvcxistcd. . But in this way they wrong-
ed her. _ .
.About a fortnight after the preceding
events, and just about the time when, if
all had gone well, Fred might have been
expected home, ‘some one in their neighbor-
hood 'gave a ball. The Heriots went to it,
and Lilias, throughout the evening, was
almost feverishly gay. With pained as-
tonishment her sisters watched her. ‘ All
through the drive home she chattered, and
laughed, and jested with them, and with
their chaperon. But when at length the
journey’s end was reached, and the friendly
bed-room door was closed against intruders,
she flung herself upon the floor with a low,
agonizcd groan. ‘ ’
‘I'cannot bear it any longer,’ she said to‘
Geradline—(tbey occupied the same room)—
‘it‘ is killing me; will it never end ?’ Oh! to
sleep, only to wake -to it again, that is the
horror of it.’
‘Lillas !’ cried Jerry, bending in dismay
over the slight white heap upon the ground.
‘Darling, this is dreadful. .Surely you are
not still thinking of—’ » .
‘ch, I am,’ she said doggedly; ‘I am al-
ways thinking of ’him—I never cease think-
ing of him. I wish I was dead. Oh! if I
could only see him again, only once, per;
blips I might hear it better. But to have no
good-by, no last word—and the pain in my
heart forever burning—burning—-’
‘Lily—lLily,’ called a plaintive voice from
the dressing-room, in frightened sleepy tones
‘Lily !’ .
It was the Baby awakening from a dream
’of bogies, and ceiling to her favorite
mother to come to her aid. How could
she refuse the entreating accents? She
rose wearily but hastily, and, going to the
small crib, took the child teller breast, and
soothing it, soothed too at the same time her
own poor wounded heart. .
The next morning Mr. Heriot received a
letter, the writing on the envelope of which
turned pale Lilias paler still. It was from
Fred, and declared his intention of coming
forthwith to her home' to learn in person the
cause of the strange silence to which he had-
been subjected.
A little thrill of excitement ran through
'the household. Lilias’s lips refused to speak
—she sat silently awaiting 'her doom. And
when her father camezin and she was to go
to her grandfather’s for a month or two, she
acquiesced quietly and made no protest.
. To go to her grandmother’s was like going
to execution, because she was a dreadful old
woman, and was vehemently detested by
every one of the girls. She had a hateful
habit of always calling a spade a spade, and
would not hesitate about playing upon one’s
weak point. ' .
However,Lilias gave in. without a murmur,
and packed her things in a methodical, miser-
able sort or way that nearly broke Geraldine’s
'heart ; and when Daisy had squeezed a be-
loved but delicate little doll, and half a gin-
ger bread cake damp with tears, into Ilrer‘
pocket, she" stepped‘into the carriage and
drove away to the railway station.
“I give strict orders,” said Mr. Heriot, to'
the three who remained behind~taking no
head of Daisy. who sat shrivellcd up in a
corner, “like Niche, all tears”—“I give strict
orders that if that young man—Sir Frederic
Ashurst—calls. none of you give him- any in- -
formation about Lilias? present abode.”
III * It or III I )0!
She had only been gone two days, when,as
Geraldine sat moodily working in the draw-
ing-room, sire chanced to raise her head, and
*.
there outside the lower window stood Fred..
Ashurst.- . .
He lifted the sash and vaulted lightly in.
“Well, here I am again,” be said defiantly,
before she could speak. “And what is all
thisthat has happened during my absence ?
An engagement spoken of that was never an
engagement—the whole world dead against
me—aud‘Lilias hidden; away! What is the
meaning of it ?” ~ I
“You have behaved shamefully,” cried she
with rage, “hatcfully,and I wonder you dare
show your face here again.‘ No engagement,
indeed! when your ownmotber came to this
houseand spoke to papa about it, and was as
rude alf ever she could ,be, and—"
“It was not an engagement,” he persisted,
angrily. “There was Diana, and there was
I, and because our estates joined, two c'ur
three old women put their heads together,
and decided we should marry each other,
whether we liked it or not. She is four years
older than I am; we grew up together; I
would as soon'dream of marrying my sister,
and she would not have me if I'asked her.”
“Your mother said you were engaged to
her,” replied she, obstinately, running the
point of her needle across the linen she was.
working, sons to make acreaking, aggravat-
ing noise, “and I, for my part, believe her."
“She-—-made herself misunderstood.” Then,
hotly—"Am I a blackguard t5 come here,and .
try to win your sister’s affection,when prom.
ised to another woman ? My mother has
wished so earnestly and so long to see me
' come too.
married to my cousin, that she has brought
herself to imagine her wish fulfilled. It was
alla mistake—a fatal one. Add then my)
letters,” he said with agitation, “rejected,
unanswered; and I alone left in the dark as
to the real cause. It was unjust. And now
stant’s delay to explain to'her, I find—you
will tell me where she is, Geraldine P"
“No; indeed I will not. Even if I would,
I could not, as I have promised papa faithful-
ly not to do s'o.”' '
“It is madness. Such promises are better
broken than kept.” '
“Oh! We all know how lightly you regard
your promises,” muttered sire viciously.
“What has come to you, Jerry?” asked
Fred, his tone changing. “You used to be
the best little girl in thcg'world, and now you
treat me as though I was the veriest scoun-
drel the world contains. What have I done
to you i” _
“What have you done?" cried she, tears in
her eyes and voice. “What have you not
done? You have upset our whole lives. You
have made Lilias—the dearest, sweetest dar—
ling upon car‘th—miserable; yqu have driven
her from her home; you have-destroyed our
peace, and now you ask what have you done.
I,wisb,” exclaimed she, waxing wrath, “I
had never heard your voice—I wish I had
never seen you. 1 hate and detest you with
all my heart—so, there! ”'
“Thank you,” said Fred, stiflly. “I have
not taken away your breath, at all events. Do
you refuse to tell' me where she is ?” ~
“I do, distinctly.” _ . ‘ .
“Very good; then I shall have to find out
for myself ; it is only a question of time.”
A patter of tiny footsteps—a ringing, joy-
ous laugh. .The door was flung widely open,
and the Baby came in.
“Ab, Freddy, Freddy!” cried Ishe, raptu-
rously, and spreading out her arins,she came
flying lip to him, her exquisite golden fleece.
floating behind. “You have come back; I
knew you would; and now my Lily will
How glad she will be! I know
she hates staying with gr‘andmamma.”
not speak of Lilias.
her.” ‘ . .
But he had her in his arms, and was gazing
at her, compelling her’by the very fixedness
of his look to answer him. '
“Go on,” he said with authority. “She is
staying with grandmamma—jwherc P”
“ch, at Marley, in Surrey,” said the child
in a troubled tone, glancing first at him and
then at Jerry. “Marley Mall—did you not
know? Have you not been. to see her ? She
always saidyou would come to; see her the
very first thing when-you comeback. But
that was before she left.” '
“So I will,” cried Fred ccstatically, strain
ing the child to his breast. “The very first
thing, indeed. \Olr, Daisy! Daisy! .what a
debt I owe you ! My poor Lilias, she at least
believes no evil of me.” . .
“Daisy, what have you done ?” exclaimed
Jerry desperately; and then tdI’Ihim: “If you
take advantage of what that child said, you
will be—” ,
“Take advantage of it!” repeated Fred,
with his old gay laugh. “That I will, and
before the sun goes down. Good-by, Jerry;
try to think more kindly of me. It is un-
pleasant to be on bad terms with one’s broth-
er-in—law. What shall I bring you from
London, Daisy P—a doll ?—a Ivery big doll 1’”
“Oh, will you '1’” cried the Baby, clapping
her hands. ' “And will it open and shut its
eyes? Cecilia,” in a half-whisper, “has one
that nods,and,says ‘Mamma.’.” , _
“You shall have one that says ‘Mamma’and
‘Papa’ too," said Fred decidedly. “Good-by,
my best friend," kissing her. “You shall have
your doll.” '
“And Lily too ?” called the child,
“And Lily"too,” returned he gaily.
at: 4(-
rtr * ‘X' * *
I forbid you to mention
In the drawing-room at Marley there_ was
consternation. An ominous yellow envelope
lying up the floor had brought them new
that raised within them feelings of indigna-
tion and fear. In one poor heart itIhad
raised hope. George Heriot had sent lrls
mother warning of, the approach of his
daughter‘s false lover. .
Lilias sat apart—Lilias,with flushed cheeks
and bent brows, and small, feverjsb hands,
tightly interlaced, lying upon her lap. No
one heeded her—except, perhaps, Uncle
Charles. . _ ‘
Old Mrs. Heriot sat in judgment. Her
mittencd fingers had in them a world of de-
termination. She was in her most awful
mood, and chose the center ottoman as her
throne. With the first finger of her fright
hand she proceeded to lay down the law.
“It is indecent,” she said, “neither more
nor'less, to persecute us in this way. In my
young days,no gentleman with any claims to
distinction‘would have so fogotten himself.
But the youth of the present day are sadly
wanting. What does he mean by‘this intru-
sion ?” ~
“Well, perhaps its-only natural, his wish-
ing to come here, under the circumstances,”
said Uncle Charles, from the back-ground,
“Natural i” frownedUnclc John. “When
a mail is openly engaged to one woman,what
right has he to go philandering about, after
another ?. Answer me 'that. If he has the
impertincnce to show himself here in this
house, after his dishonorable conduct, I
shall—" ‘ . '
“I don’t believe it was very much of an
engagement,” said Charles. “There was
something about another man —” .
“Charles,” interrupted his mother-,severely
“Cease any excuses. The young man has
behaved abominably. No more need to be
'said on that subject.” .
- “I certainly did hear she was going to ma:-
rv that Lord,” 'said Charles unrebuked.
There was an awkwardpause, but Lilias
neither raised her head nor seemed to bean.
“Just let him come here,” said Uncle John
viciously, “andI shall give him my opinion
of him in pretty'strong language.”
“You shall do nothing of the kind,” said
shall address him one word. Does he' imagine
we—‘tbe Heriots of Marley—sought an aili-
ance 'with him? He shall never enter .my
doors, I shall give strict orders to Tapes that,
if he comes, he may not be admitted.”
' Just at this auspicious moment the door
dusty, travel stained, handsome, stood upon
the threshold. It was our hero, her Prince
Charming, and Lilias rose to herfeet with a
little wild, half-suppressed scream, and held
out her hands. I‘
‘ “Lilias !” he cried, his whole heart. in_his
voice. - ~
For a moment she tottercd, thou rushed
forward—past them all ; past grandmamma’s
right into her lover's arms.
There he held her,‘ close agilinst his heart.
They did rrotsspcak, they scarcely breathed;
hilt they kissed each‘ other passionately, lin—
geringiy, forgetful of all, of every one, but
he of her, and she of him.
Then she lifted her head, and smiled; and
sighed—a long, long, happy sigh—and knew
that she might dare the world. .
a- li- -x- o a a r
Of course there-wasa terrible fuss made
about it just‘ at first, anda‘general chorus of
indignant “Nocs.” But when Diana’s mar-
riage with Lord Farme appeared in public
print, and when old Lady Aslrurst not' only
wrote but canrc in person Ito cntreat the
grandmother to use hcrI rnlluence with
her son, to induce him to grchhls consent to
Lilias's marriage with Frederick, dissent be-
came weak, and finally died out altogether.
So they were married three months after-
wards, and it was a very grand wedding ; and
Lilias looked lovely; and there never was
such a beautiful doll in all the world as the
Baby got from.London.—Belgracia.
when I have come dowu here without an in-‘
“Daisy,” Jerry broke in vehemently, “do J
with a glance at Lilias; he and his elder' »
Ibrother being both present- '
Mrs. Heriot‘witlr. decision. “No son of mine ‘
was flung violently open, ands. young man, .
frown, past Uncle John’s detaining grasp—I
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ALEX, s. GIBSON,
- Organist of the First Congregational Church .
‘. Teacher of
Plano-Forte, Organ and Musical
Composition.
Box 379 P. 0., NOEWALK, 001m. ‘
e. a. COOLIDGE,
DENTIST
Successor to .
Dr. Asa Hill,»
3‘ Gas administered for extracting teeth with-
out pain .
E. s. cousrocr, M. E.
Homoeopathic Physician.
Ofllce and Residence, Cor. MAIN STREET and
UNION AVENUE. Office hours 7 to .9 a. m.. ‘12
to 1, and 5 to 7. Slate at Glover’s Grocery Store
All orders will be promptlyattendcd. 11m?!)
' Hurlhull, Relyea 8. Seymour,
Atlantis and Counsellors at Law,-
Room No.4, [up stairs,]
GAZETTE BUILDING.
.Enwann P.WEED,
D R 'U' G- G1: 5 '1‘
Wall Strectppposite Norwallc Opera House.
A large and well selected stock of
DRUGS AND MEDICINES,
Pcrfumery,_l’atent Medicines, all kinds Mineral
Water-s, l‘orletIand Medicated Soaps. Flavoring
and Hundkcrchrefltxtracss, HairBrushes,Combs,
Sponges,ClramorsSkins, Stationery. Cigars, &c.,
and is constantly addrngto his stock all thenew
andpopularmedicincs oftbe day.
w. E. QIUIINTABD,’
General Flilililllllii Undertaker,
' OPPOSITE HORSE R. R.DEPOT ‘
Ia'Ordersattended to day or night. Resident:
MarnStr-cct,3 doorsfrom Union Avenue.
The Norwalk Fire‘lnsurance 80.,
Has now completed its ,
18th Successful Business Year,
And has not outstanding a Dollar of unpaid losses
or of claims for losses.
IIISIIIIIIII GBMPAIY IIISIIIIES AT lIlVlER RAT
War. C.S'ranrs'r, Pres., s. E. Omrsrsan, Tress.
' . Gno.lt. Cownns,_Sec’y.
’I'NA INSURANCE Co. oflIARTFORD
Incorporated 1812. Charter Perpetual
Capital and Assess, $6,716,893.77.
Insuresagainatlossand damageby Firemn terms
adoptedto the hazard arrdcousistent with the laws
ofcompcnsation.. COWLES A: MEltRILL,I
Sole Agentsfor Norwalk and vicinity
B. is. ‘B‘LASCER.
Mhisstorein
- MALLOEY’B BLOCK,
hasconstantlyon hand,a general assortmenlo
.Gmceries, Buttery, Glass,
'Iln and Wooden W’are, Etc.
By devotinghis constantpcrsorral attentionto the
business he hopesto merit public'patronago
traumas s. LOCKWOOD,
Fashionable IlallEi and Tailor
AND
GENTS’ FURNISHING EMPORIU’M.
Main Street,Norwalk, Conn.
was: 1). 'Mrrcr—IELL
on“
Mutton
Union
and Pork,
at fair lviing prices.
{the Bridge.
At the ever popular
Veal,
UNION DIARKET,
o
’
. has always the best of
Beef
formerly Model) Market,
How. EORIOUR WATER PIPES.
Wm. Glover & Ion,
Arerendy to put in yourIWATER,STEAM or GAS-
PIPE, at very shortnotrce and at as low a. rate as
anyone. WROUGIIT AND CAST IROli, TIN-
LINIEID, LEAD PIPES, &c., of every size and de-
scrrptron. PLUMBING in allitsbranchcs.
1879...‘
IEV'ERYTHI-NG
DOWN TO HARD? PAN.
EllerElEs, _
VEGETABLES,
' rEEsa FISH,
FRUITS, at.
AT THE ‘
Very Lolvest Market Rates.
A full assortmcn t constantly on hand, freshlyrc-
plenishcd every day, With
.Gh’oi'oest Fruits, Best Vegetables,
' and Sea Food.
Goods delivered in any part oftown . Leave your
' orders freely with
Demmon & Newcc'mb,
53 Main Street, Norwalk.
A'r ‘
Qaiatard’s Furniture Rooms
will bciounua compieteassortmentof '
FURNITURE; &O., ~
ncludingeverytlrlngusuallyfound in a first-class
ostablishrrrcut, at Prices to suit the Times . Also
alargcassor'tmcn tol .
cnaouos, Horus}: FRAMES,
LOOKING GLASSES, are. !
Giasslz’iatcs cuttoanysize. Repairingdonci n tr e
best manner,at short notice. Also.old Hair Ma -
trassesrnadcover as good as new.
E. OIIINTAIIII’S 80H.
A. H. erxurox, J. B. ELLs, G. N.'Er.rs. .
' has been establish ed 25 years.
. corner Wall and Mechanic Srcets.
J. M. FPOTTER,
DEALER IN
. Pianos, - Organs,
Melodcons, Sheet IllIuSic, &c.,
WALL STREET N DRWALK,'GDNN.
NEXT DOOR to savrrvus BANK. '
I keep a. large stock of instruments on hand,
and sell them on Monthly Instalments. Every-
body ean.lrave a Piano or Organ.‘
SOLE AGENT FOR THE CELEBRATED '
WEBER’S, STANLEY & SONS, GIIOV-
ESTEEN & FULLER’S, HAINES
BROTHERS, VASE is sows,
'and will furnish at short notice. Call and
see them. '
.OLD lNSTI‘iUMEthS,
Taken in Exchange for New.
Tuning d’: Repair/mg
Done at short notice.
The Weber Piano.
‘ A few extracts from the great number re.
ceived by the most‘eminent musicians in. the
United States may not be inappropriate:
I have never seen a Piano Iwhich equals the
Weber Pianoforte. Geo. F. B-rz‘stow
The Weber Piano occupies justly the first
rank amongst the Best Pianos. J. N. Pacifism
. TheWeber Pianos cannot possibly be sur-
passed. ,' S. B. .Mz'lla.
I used the Weber Grand Piano because I
consider it the best in the world.
' Harry Sanderson.
The Weber Piano possesses everything that
can bewished forin a Piano. G. W. Morgan.
The Weber Piano ranks foremost amongst
the best manufuetured. William Mason.
The Weber Pianos stand first amongst the
splendid Pianos produced in this Country.
. Clam N. Brinlm'hofi
A ten years’ experience satisfies me that
the Weber Pianos are unapproachable.
' John Zundel.
I would call especial attention to
Beautifully finish ed in black walnut and rose--
wood, combining more perfections than any
other in the world. The taken more than ONE
HUNDRED AND FIFTY GOLD MEDALS AND
FIRST PREMIUMS, at Fairs and Exhibitions
throughout the United States. - They are en-
dorsed by the highest musical authorities.
Certainly the best I ever heard.
Geo. W, Morgan.
It is cecal, which is the highest praise that
can be bestowed on any instrument“;- 060. B.
Soy/maul; Musical Critic, N. Y. Times.
They are the best reed instruments we have
Brief: I1;vith.'—(7. d7 J. II. Odell, Organ Builder's
It is the no plus ultra of reed inslruments.
-—Prof. E. L. Baker. .
It contains sweetness and power in an ug-
usual degree—slice. Bishop Simpson, M. . .
Church. . .
Language fails in adequacy to convey a
.-
this instransient—Independent.
have ever played upon.—— Wm. A. King. ‘
The Esty Organs are without a superior.—
- Geo. Jardz‘nc, Organ Builder, N. Y .
No tremulo has yet been invented that will
in any way compare with this for beauty, of
efl‘ect.— Wm. A. Johnson, Organ Builder.
It is not merely the best, but it is the only
mechanical reproduction of the human voice
which has ever satisfied me.—4Rw. H. Riggs,
President of Northern; New Y ork. Mlsical,
Asso'cz'ation. - -
J. M. POTTER, Norwalk.
Dr. C. 11. Kendall 85 Son,
DENTISTS.
Are nowprepar-
ed to r e e ei v e
their patrons at
either Norwalk
Bridge or South
Norwalk. Th
.: senior, partner
‘ ' has taxcn rooms
i I ‘ , 1' pgv (I rt Scllfik‘s
it: 31* . - 00 {S ore, r or-
‘ ‘ a " ' ‘ ' " walk, while the
' f 3“ ‘ junio r rctaihs
the old office, Lauder’s Block, South Norwalk.
Tcetlrcxtractcdwrthollt pain, and alldcntai ope-
ratronspcrformcd atcitherollice. ~
0.1L KENDALL, M.D.
G. S. KENDALL, D. D. S.
.P- S. Dr. C. I-I.Kendallwill devote Mondays to -
ergefield._ .
Superior Shoeing!
Sore-Footed, Interferng, and Il-
Condt cued Horses ’
Perfectly Shoot:
T is notorious that more than half of tho ruined
. and desirable horses are rendered so by the
1 norance Ior carelessness of smiths in shoeing.
he subscriber makes a specialty of
1101151] SHOEING '
and will- guarantee to give satisfaction to all who
may entrust him With their work, whether the
- animals’ boots are inasound or unsound condi-
tion. Shop near Horse Railway Depot, Nor-walk.
~28“ CHARLESE. MILLER. .
Notice '
2‘ IS hereby given _to the people of
., Norwalksand vicmrty that Horse
,' ' Shoelng will be 'done in first class
I, . style by- WM.McOORMACK. None
bit hand made Shoes used. Work done on most
reasonable terms, and particular attention paid to
Interior-in andOv breaching Horses at the old
stand of t .M. All, RN,MalIrr Street. Norwalk.
Look- ,and Sec
V HERE you canIgct your work done. . Any
thing in the lure of -
’ BLACKSMITH INC.
at short notice and as reasonable as any where in
town. Horse and 0x Shoeing a specialty. , Wheel
\vl-r‘glrtirrg arrd'Pain’tlrrg done by an experienced
workman. At the old stand of Geo. Lloyd.
16 ' i (J EO. IV. KNAI’P.
Rexxggvaii. :_
C.- W. BURRITT
. Has removed to
Allen &. Price’s Building, foot of
. Mill Hill,
opposite his ‘old standiwhgrc he is fully prepared
, . . o I
‘PLU M BiNG lledlidliaki‘t'ifffis
Tin Roofing, T522, and Sheet Ira-n Work dnd
Jobbing}. Gas' Ir'z'otures of all kinds kept
, on hand.
Norwalk. J une, 187$.
Furs! Furs !! Furs!!! ‘
EAL Skill Sacqucs made to order, lengthened
. made over, re-lirrcd and repaired, also all
other Furs for sale and repaired by MRS. C. J.
TAYLOR. Norwaik, Conn. '
BUFFAL'OIand‘ FANCY ROBES
Ial re-linedaudre aired by .
‘F‘iirs 0’ ~ C.J.’IJ).‘AYLOR,Muin Street.
I . 0
All Old Establlshed Busrness
FOR SALE.
ilE‘ bscr‘ber wishing to chance his business
’1‘ \v‘rllsgcll his Stock in Trade. Togismiood WI“,
and everything pertaining to the business, which
Also the property
‘ .(lk Fcb.'.’5ili 1378. '
mm” ' ' GEO.F.BELDEN.'
' J oh'n 14.er onncckcr,
. V “ r ('9
as A. mm... A: ,
FOOTIOF IIIIL‘L lllLL.
Broadltolis .i'rcs, C'akcsflrullers. can“ 'ed
freslr‘ovcryday. l‘lvcrytlrirrgmadc onto! ._ d
matcl'iiils.arld bycarclu land cornpetclr iwmk men;
Tr'yoanInIklrv. - '
' For Sale.
iii; best Alder-lrcy Cow in Fairlleid County. is
T :rtllm'oughbl'ed :rmlI grvcsI mill: aIII \\'_rrrtcr-.
Will be sold for $100.00I1f applied lorwrthrrrthe
next two weeks. Enquire at the (mzx'r'r'r-z Or-
rrCE. -—- E2“?
.
outer. corner
PIANOS-
THE E‘STY BUTTAGE BEGAN .
fair idea of thoperfect enchanting power of I
' Vastly superior to anything of the kind I I
e .
CI—IARLES W. ‘ MANY
Surgeon Dentist, I
NORWALK, CONN.
of Main and Wall Streets. Nitrous-
Oxidc Gas administered
To the Ladies!
T if E undersigned having had considerable ex-
- erreInceIin shopping in New York rs pre-
parer to give rerIpcrsonal attention to making
purchases for ladies at the usual messengerrates.
ortlrat pur ose.shc will go to the city every
Buying for
Tuesday, a'n oftener if necessary.
Orders
.Millincrs and Dress Makers a specialty.
can be left at any time at Thorpe’s Confectionery,
Main Street, where she will be in personal atten-
daneeon Monday afternoons. from 2 to 7.
:2 02 . hills. E. L_. ELY.
WILLIAM B. RIDER,
ENGINEER AND" SURVEYUR.
Personal attention givcn'to-ali kinds of
Hydraulic Works, Engineering, Mill-
\V righting, Dock Work, kc. . Agent
for all kinds orMachlnery.
Ordersleft at the GAZETTE Oliicc, or by mail
will receive prompt attention. 53
REAL ESTATE.
ToLet. I
Furnished or Unfurnished, ‘
For one year, my Home on East Avenue.;
‘ CHARLES S. PROWITT.
For Sale or to Rent.
in: subscriber offers for sale his HQUSE and
. ’LOT, situated on West Main Street, in the
Borough of Norwalk. The place is pleasantly lo-
Churchcs, etc. The House is nearly new; conven-
iently arranged, and in good condition. If not
sold will be rented from April'lst. For further
articulars apply to the subscriber at Cannon’s
Station, or to G. & S. If. Holmes, Norwalk.
‘ JOHN W. RENOUD.
For Sale.
HOUSE, Barn and other Buildings, with
about one acre of ground on corner of Union
and Eclipse Avenues. For further particulars err-
qlrrre of Harvey Fitch on the premises or of
3M HENRY F. GUTHRIE, Norwnl’k, Conn.
For Sale or to Rent.
IC'I‘URE FRAMING ch’OB WORK
Business, with Machinery. Good chance
for a. carpenter or some one who wantsnlight
business. Reasons fer sellrng. other business.
Enquire of GEO. H. RICE, at his factory, Mc-
ehanics Street, Norwalk,Conlr, ' ‘ 2
.A. FARM
FOR. SALE AT A BARGAIN.
FIFTY ACRE FIAIIIM, smooth land, good
buildings, finelocatron. Or might tradefo
improved Minnesota property. Address, .
“E,”P.O,B0149,V -
4th N cwICanan‘n, Conn
For Sale.
THE pleasantiylocatcd and well builtresidencc
corner Washington and Spring streets, 80.
Norwalk is offered for sale on accommodating
terms. For particulars, enquire of .
tf REV. D. ILAUSTIN, South Norwalk.
DWEI-LINGS
AND " ' '
Building Lots. '
EVERAL dwellings,>va'rious prices in’ differ-
ent portions of Borough, either to let or‘: for
sale at reasonable riccs. ..Also several places
outside of Boroug 'limits—one in Wmmpauk.
Also several Building lots in and out of Borough.
tiff) Enquire at this Office.
To Rent.
HE late residence of the subscriber on Elm
- Street. It has hot and cold water through-
out, standing ‘wash tubs, complete bath room,
furnace, dc. Also a barn for two horses.
EBENEZER HILL,
tffG South
. To Let.
HOUSE containing 7 rooms nd a kitchen,
situated near tbe'l‘ost Oflicc, Vest Nor-walk.
dent 4 dollars per month. Enquire ol‘J. M. LAY-
TON, South Nor-walk, or of Miss F.A.SELLECK,
West Norwalk. . ‘ 45
Norwalk,
For Sale‘or Ekchelnge.‘ .
FOR property in Norwalk o_r vicinity, 2 houses
in Brooklyn, E. D., Within 5 minutes walk of
4 ferries. Good location. For particulars apply
J. S. RANDALL, ~
‘ Box 63. N orwalk.
A Farm for Sale.
FARM of 76 acres, divrded into five separate
I tracts,is ’offered for sale,Ierther asa whole
or in separate parcels; it consrsts as follows:—
Tire Homestead ofabout 25 acresnvith Dwelling
House, Barn and outbuildings thereon; A second
tract of 30 acres: another of 3 acres; one of 4%
acres, and one of 13:5 .aeres of woodland. The,
wlroic‘rsthc estate of the late LEVI SCRIBNER,
situated on the Belden’s Hill Road, town of Wil
ton. Apply to B. GILBERT,
. Executor.
Wilton, Oct. 2lst, 1878.
0.
45
3m‘43
Farm for Sale.
BOUT 12 to 13 acres
ol'Nor-vvnlk‘. Good situation. good house,
built of best material and by days \vcrk. About
so choice Apple trees with other fruit. good gar-
den, good well of water, and fine shade trees. Just
the place for a man wishing to raise Strawberries,
etc. Price SLOW, Enquire at this Office.
For Sale Cheap.
YALUABLE m unul‘ncturjng property. Foun-
dry and Machine shop, for Marine and Sta-
tionary Engine work or general Machinery. Sit-
uated ou Wharf. line also Rail Road connections.
Terms reasonable. E. HILL, Trustee.
27 South Nor-walk. Conn.
To Rent.
The. First Floor ofa Dwelling House. with
kitchen,basement, etc. Apply to
R. L. ELLS. '
For Sale.
A cosy ccmfortabie Cottage on one ofthcpleas-
ant'cst streets in town, within live minutes
walk of the Bridge or Churches. will be sold at
cost price. A portion of the purchase money can
remain on bond and mortgage. I’rlce 56.000. En-
quire at thrs Ollicc. "-
A Desirable Hamesleafior Sale.
HE valuable residence of the subscriber.
pleasarrtlylocatcd on high ground on East
Ave., in the Borough of Norwalk, is offered for
sale. The situation isplcasaut and lrenlllry, cour-
manding line views of orig Island Sound and the
surrounding country.
Nor-walk Bridge.»:tml the same from South Nor-
walk depot. llousc 54x50; two stories and attic,
lilicd in with brick, and substantially built.
Rooms lSnvitlr all modern improvementsmath,
room, laundry, stationary tubs, ‘ccbee’s cooking
r:lngc,lrot and cold water, gas_tlrrouglrollt the
house. The ccllaris-dry, having stutionnryl‘um-
ace, wlriclr heats the whole house. The attic is
spacious. and-rool'tinncd. The house isin excel:
lent order being comfortable for both a summer or
winlel' residence. Suitable for any gentleman do:
ing business in New York and returning the same
day. Larrdaborrt three-quarters of an acre, laid
out in lawn. fruit trees, and garden spot. Apply
to JAMES MITCHELL, ltcal Estate Agent, Nor-
waik. or to the subscriber, ‘ .
‘ . A. S. HAMERSLEY,
26tf 255 Fourth Avcrruc.N. 1'
For Sale.
A Rare Chance.
A llourc, Barn, good Mill-site and fifty acres
ol‘larid well proportioned in Meadow, l’aslrrre
and Woodland: also,twcuty-t\vo acres of wood-
land all situated at the bend of the Borough
Reservoir-in the town of New Cannon, for sale
at a bargain. Inquire of Dimon Finch. George-
town, Ct., James Mitchell or J. Belden llnrlhutt,
Norwhlk. Ct. . - 2att
Norwalk, 10th day of June 1378.
FARMS FOR SIALE.
En(Weiz’tlilrs. COMSTOCK,
New. Canaan,Conn.
ll
Ver ydcsirnbleplacc on blast AycrrIuc. .
Also, a” low choice Buildinglmtssuualam-m
Osborn Avenue, l‘orsalc cheap.
Alsodluicelylccatcrl llousc and Lot on Mer-
wirrStl'cct-near \VcstAvenuc, lor- sale at a liar-
gain. Enquire o! .
. , SLE. OSBORN. EastAvcrmc,
I111 or to D.W.FITCII.\VeSt.I\vL-nue
For sale.
_, AiIouse and Lot. in a healthyiocation on
125! FairStrect, above Catharine. The House is
“ early now, well built.convenientlyar-r-an g-
et . and will make a comfortable and pleasant
home for al‘anrrly of average size. Thciot runs
back to the river. There is a wellof excellent
water on the place, and Borough water in the
Street. Price low. and part of the money can re-
main on mortgage. A' line clrnucc‘ to securea
home. Apply atGAZETTE OFFICE. 3t!
. M-"
FOR SALE.
W0 verydcsirablélluildin gLotson West M ain
Street . Apply at tthAZE’l‘TE OFFICE .
catcd, in a good neighborhood, only a short walk.
from the business part of the town, School, ‘
thin 1}; miles of center '
Distance one mile from '
’ ed are the dress-makers?
Desirable Property for sale.
'VOL.J'LXII.-—EUMBEB 5
To a. Friend after, the less of a
Child. ‘
When on my ear your loss was ,knelled,
And tender- sympathy upburst,
A little spring from memory Welled
Which once had quenched my bitter thirst.
And 'I was fain to bear to you
A portion of its mild relief,
That it might be as cooling dew
To steal some fever from your grief.
After our child’ir untroubled breath
Up to the Father took its way,
And on our home the shadeof death
Like a long twilight hauntinglay, ,
And friends came round with us to weep
The little spirit’s swift re'move’—
This story of the Alpine sheep
Was told to us by one we love.
Théy in the valley’s sheltering care,
Soon crop their meadow’s tender prime,
And when the sod grows brown and bare,
The shepherd strivesto make .them climb
To'any shelves of pasture green '
That hang along the mountain side,
Where grass and 'flowers together lean,
Ana down through mists the sunbeams
_ glide. . . .
But naughtcan lure the timid thing
The steep and rugged path to try;
Though sweet the shepherd call and sing,
And seared'below the pastures lie—
Till in his arms their lambs he takes,
Along the dizzy verge to go,
When, needless of the rifts and breaks,
They follow on o’er rock' and snow.
o
And in those pastures lifted fair,
More dewy soft than lowland mead,
The shepherd drops his tender care,
And 'sheep and lambs together feed.
This parable, by nature breathed,
Blew on me as the south wind free,
O’er frozen brooks that float unsbeathed
From icy thraldom to the sea.
A blissful vision through the night
Would all my happy sens'es sway,
Of the good shepherd on the height,
. Or climbing up the starry way, '
Holding our little lamb asleep—9 . .
And like the burden of the sea
Sounded that voice" along the deep, .
Saying, "Arise, and.follow me! ”
Fire.
. ' i h I .
‘I will tell you the tail of the terrible fire;
‘It springs from the earth—It is dreadful and
dire.
The Tale ot‘ilrIe Terrible
In the dark
Winter sky,
See the spark. --
Upwirrd fly’; . . ~
See it grow .
In its frame— .
See it grow '
Into fianre‘!
'
See it burning and blazing;
See it springing into life
With a. vigOr amazing—~. ~ .
Howit longs for the strife!
Hear the noise and the rattle.— '
How it swells, how it grows,
Like the crash of a battle; .
Like the crash of the fees !.
See it rushing and rising and roaring.
‘ See it trying to touch a tall star;
It seemsfito the,sk‘y tobe soaring
Like a flag of fierce flame from afar.
See it turning and burning and braving—
See it streaming and gleaming and red!
Ah! the smoke in‘the air is now waving
' Like a winding sheet of dull lead.
Hear it laugh with wild glee at 'each futile
endeavor ' . ‘ 4.
To quench or to q'ueil its exuberant force;
It is flamipg and” free' and fantastic forever;
It delights and exults with no pang of re-
morse, » .
With no pain, with butfpassion—mad passion
_ —it quivers, I
With its bennon of scarlet the bloodiest
hue, . .
. With its gleaming- streams and its roaring
rivers, ' ' _
It dares to do all things {that flam‘e
dares
to do. ~.
- How it dartshow it dances and dashes,
As though it had taken for aiui,
To reduce all the world into ashes!
And to fling all‘thc stars into flame! ,
It is glittering and glowing and glaring-
And raging it rings its own knell; '
It is showing its wonderful daring—‘
It is turning the sky into hell.
How it lazily lingers
With its swell and its fall ;
With its fiery fiingers '
. W ierdly waving a pal! ;'
With its horrible hisses
Like the wind ina storm ;-
“With its blistering kisses,
‘ 0n face and on form!
or its flashes '
Bercft. '
Only ashes
_ Till it cries
Tell its doom,—‘ .' ‘
. And it dies '4
In the gloom.
I have told you the tale-of the' terrible fire;
Islas sung its last song to' its luminous
lyre— .. . , ~ .
It has sung its last song, it: has breathed its
last breath, ' . - - .
It has lived without life, it has died without
death. .
—Applewn’-a Journal.
IEIvil, like a rplling stone-:upon a mountain-
- - top _ - ,
A child ni'ay first set off, a giant Cannot stop.
It
A German dentist has invented
'Tischew paper, probably. ‘_ I I
Inc who takes too much whiskey straight
Will find what whisky’s'traifis. ,j, _', '
If a manIcould make’a noise like 'a locust
icorrespondlngto the difference in weight, he
could he heard sixteen hundred miles.
'A little girl ih-Bangor last Sun'da astbn-
ished her Sunday3sciibol' teacher witiif‘CBless-
pilpél' tee! II.
Seventy-five . thousand dollars worth of
salmon were canned and salted on the Sinslaw
river, Oregon, this season, 'and the amount
could easily have been doubled had the par-
ties in the business been prepared to take
cIareof them. . ' ~
In Stratford ‘tbis season thirty couples
have‘marrred or pledged themselves in» mar-
rragc. ’ Only one eligible youngman remains,
and as the other side of the sc‘ore shoivs five
unengaged young’lndies, it may be inferred
that the torls are fast closing around the
- solitary unappropriated;—.Famzer.
'13) classical» student: You ask “if Atlas
supported the world, what supported Atlas ?” '
Tire question, dear air, has often been asked,
but never, so far as we are aware, satisfacto-
rily answered. _ We have always been of the
opinion that Atlas must have married a” rich
wife and got his support from her father.
“Papa, me has been baptize, ain't no ?"
asked a little year-old. “Yes, dear.” "Then
use won’t have to be. bnptize again?) ;“No;
but can you remember anything a, at being
baptised 'r‘” . “I 'dess ‘I can I” , "Will, "what
did he do to you P” “He "shoved up my
sleeve and stuck a knife in my arm)!
. Awidow, intend! lg‘to succeedvher husband
in the management of: an hotel, advertised '
that “the hotel, will bekept by the widow
of the former landlord: Mr. 'Brown,.'wh0
died last summer'on a new and improved,
plan.” A corOnor’s verdict read thus: '“The
deceased came to his death by excessive
drrnkrng, producing apoplexy in the minds
of the jury." A country paper says: “A.
child was run over by aIwagon three years
old, and cross-eyed with pautelets chi:
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