The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1861-02-23

THE
YEAR NINE.
A NEW NOvRI-
New arv6 Yyiased In America
Ky he Astlarsss Of Mary Posea."
CHAPTER 1.-THE THUNDER STORM.

berating with loud thundcr-claps while the
rain helped to swell q turbid river that swert
through the valley, and past the doors Of small
;ssn Of I'M. snD" ssss sss y s sig. ., Ss
strip of sand on which II was built.
cheerful looking, comely woman. clad in q
supcribundance Of woolen petticoats, was busy
at tho stove, cooking tho supper Of q foot
The window whilc surrounding the Kitchen
eble, three or four peasants who had
been driven In by the rain, were hungrily
suppng niilk-porridge from large bowl COM
mon to thcm all. pretty Girl Of sixteen, nf-
ter adding 10 their meal basket Of coarse rye
cakes, spread a small table for the stranger,
who, as soon as his supper MIS- served,
!. fell upon II with avidty. His hostess, mean
whil. retired to the end Of the kitchen. where
there wasa great meal-bn, and hogan to sct
tho bread for the morrcw's bcakng, closely
watched all tho timc by two little girls with
long brai,ls If hair hanging down their backs.
"The thunder still rumblcS, said a man
who was quietly smoking near the stove.
=. He was about forty years Of age; his per-
son was strong and manly, with slightly
rounded shoulders; his full, dark eyes bcaiued
with gentlcness; his clustering, deep brown
hsic foll on his broad forehead, anl continued
round his face in q beard t1at became coal
black towards tho chin. lie looked kind and
enduring rather than inpetuous, aid not un-
aphy represented the image of strength In re-
pose.
Uc worc n close-ftting crar.-lrecn coat over
scarlet wai5icoat, green embroidered braces;
black knoe-bree 3h.s, scarlet stockings, and
laced hall boots. THO quiet scli.pos .ession of
his manner bespoke him the wi'th, or master
of the inu.
"Thc thunder still rumhle. said he.
aye, aye, Ssudwrth" answered one Of tho
peasants, grinning; "bcttcr TO he under cover
than halfway between this and ST. Martins"
Father, said a lad, running into the house,
''two coming hithrr. Aud think"
added he eagerly, under his breath, "tbe tai
est Of them is Joseph Spcckb, hor."
The two men came 10; painting aud laughing;
hat with its drenched feather on "a, table.
"liow arc you, Anderl ?" extending Lis brown
muscular hand to him.;
well; praised be Jesus Christ " slid tho
sanawiT.h' royerentiy; to which the others ro-
.'For ever and ever, Amen J"
II is the usual Tyrolese ejaculation. when
new conner enters the house. There is some
thing simple and solemn In 1t, when spoken
<ssyeTently, which 1t always Is.
Have you good horse to eel, just now.
Sandwirth p said the younger and sho,ter Of
the newly arrived, by way Of general eonVer-
uon.
"How should l have a horse to sell, re-
turned tho Wntn, Dragging = hcaSy woodea
e.nSn 'sS e nnV" no e moTG OF
A. which they all laughed. as as. capital Joke;
Ihe smhy ana tner TWO niehas tnen Sa' ao~n
70 their nomeIy meal. ..,,
- YOU my sV"ns ga - ,hs 49, yon.. mn .haS,
matSn on Sunus, a.. E me souAS MIN WYNN
the wHtn ~ Ssi,1a .a 9nl.,. ..,.,.,.,u
,n.,T ~. su ai.a.,S.r saS D" I;Ia \, '''u''.'
"but don stofotneI nko IT, o-,.,,
..Ycu DON'T And why not, ssndwirth''
~ doubt us oe'ng quite tisnt.
Mhy, ~ brings US plenty o. eustom
AYE, franz; ana, IN your eyes, that settles
the question:; but DOUBT u u 90 gooa way
Of spending tho Sabbath. II were maker ot
laws which I'm never hkeiy 70 DO ia put aoWn
6ab6ath-breaking.
But, Sandwirth, said the taller man IN
Pseuiiarlv full, rich, earnest voice, tne Ssnd.
wir,hs your ancestors used TO give Ssoosth.
shooting matches on this very sPot. LOOK AZ
the glorious old targets hanging Ike troPs'es
on your wall. remember, the nrst TINS l
sver came In sight OF TINS house was ON ,t Sun-
day afternoon and tho sharp quick, rafting
reports Of the rifles echoed among the nils:
You yourself stood umpire among q knot OF
young fellows in green jackets and red sashes
and your grey headed father sat at long table
covered with hammers, screw-driver', powder
tasks, rsurods, and everything that could 10
wanted" =,
lie did "a, Speckbacher. You BRING tho
scenc before me-" Aud tho Wirth's deep set,
large dark eyes seemed dwelling on sosie far
of picture.
''You yourself hit the bulls eye twice.
Anderl!"
81 did 40, Joseph. Twas the cay that told