The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-04-20

, nOwn away. and that shall have to turn
to and work in my old age. But l an
of a cheerful turn Of spirits, and will no
worry. You, child, will not he able tc
afford so much dress in the future, but
am sure you will not complain"
With tears in her eyes, Netty rose ant
: put her arms round her fathers neck anC
kissed him. Sam stepped forward ant
took his hand. Ned Harkins arose and
bade them good evening, and went out
. Netty accompanied him to the door.
''Netty," said he, III don't know
well, You see--I mean-' EEL
"What do you mean 2, IA, -
"Do you think think this had better
better continue p s..~ ',f A.
"What had better continue." a
''This--hem !" 1 .-s..r 81
"Our engagement?
1 "Yes."
"No. And I was about to tell You
lawhile ago that I thought I did not love
you, but that / hat engaged myself to
jyou in a mere girlish whiIn. And now
that 1t comes out father has lost his for.
tune" @ -.. . .....
"Oh, don't mean thatw
"Oh, don't you9 Well I do, Good.
night, sir" III
Goodnight, Let US shake hands at
parting" ~ ..
"No; you shall never touch my hands
again Goodnight"
He went out. She closed the door.
When she returned to the drawing-room
she found Sam alone. The old gentle
man had withdrawn. Netty burst into
tears. Sam stepped forward and took
her hand.
"Netty," he said, sis our relationship
only that of brother and sister "
She did not reply. He continued:
"Now that your father has lost his
wealth, and since he is old, you need a
friend. If you do not find Ned Harkins
all that you ought to find him, look to
me-" s II. .r ssf
81 have dismissed him."
A long silence ensued upon this an
nouncement.
"And why 2" he at length asked.
o'I do not love him. He does not
love me. / took him in a whimsical
mood. He Is gone, and am so glad !"
care we but brother and sister, Net
Typ
care wef" ..
'Nol"
''Then I say no." she said.
t'I am more to you thsn brother" "
he said "Netty, could Be satisfied with
no relationship to you except that which
is nearest and dearest. I love you, and
would marry you"
She turned her face 70 his, and kissed
him. -,
The old gentleman, who seems to be
everlastingly about, must needs now
come in to interrupt them. In he came,
with smile all over his face. r
''What's all this 2" he called out
Sam, what are you about? kissing
Netty! Netty, you mink, what do you
mean by letting Sam kiss youf"
al am her protector now," said Sam
Strengthening himself up and smiling
"And 1 will be yours, too, if you will
let me. Netty will marry me, and you
shall live with US under one roof l am
not rich, but have hands, and I hope ]
have such share of brains as will ena
Bile me to provide for US all. You will
let me be your son ?"
God bless you, Sammy Yese ex
claimed the old man. "But where is thai
Harkins, Netty2"
well, have dismissed him." she
said. g..
"Sent him packing, ell? He didn't
like the idea of my losing my wealth,
guess. To tell the truth, } haven't los
It, and am just as rich as ever" -. =.
"Pa!" exclaimed Netty, finging hel
arms about her fathers neck.
y "And," continued the old gentleman
"instead of your providing q roof fol
: me, Sam, l will provide one for YOU
Shall have handsome house, Sam--yoy
and Netty; and hope we shall have un
der it many happy New Year.
And so they did And the old gen
tleman trotted two grand children on hi
knee, and grew jollier thal ever. as tin,s
wore on. -...,.....-.,. f...5
AS to Ned Harkius, he got sour, ant
he ever rucd the day when he gave w
Netty Gardiner; for, as he thought, sht
p. would not have broken the engagement
unless he had prepared the way.
WATER FOR Sroox An abnndan
supply Of pure water for domestic US,
and for stock should be provided or
r every farm There are some farmers Sc
! negligent that they never look ont TO
severe frost or protracted drought, nol
calculate the loss and iuconvenience
they incur when the last resources ol
l water ON the farm gives out, and they
; are compelled to drive their stock sew
, cral miles to water, and to bring it home
in hogsheads or barrels for the use {
: the house. The water which falls OF
the roofs Of barns and houses OF any
) kind during rains and thaws, sometimes
2 does much damage by flooding the ma
nure heap and carrying away its mos
l valuable ingredients. fhe water from
/. roofs should be conveyed by spouts Int
large cistern, whence it can be takeI
, by pump whenever needed. - Hssterh
+. Rural. -H
A SALE TO THE BoSpHoLDEas. as.-Ih'
| Western Radicals have sold out entirely
: to the bondholders, rs evinced BY th'
e vote yesterday on General Morgan
J proposition to tax the bonds; and Dem
!, ocrats were surprised and mortified tina
e Brooks and Slocnm, of New York, ant
{ two or three Eastern Democrats dodgei
!, and did not vote at all This evasion
r illustrates the growing power of tn
, boniiholders Eng. Narch 81. ~