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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-03-05
ALL THE YEAR
ROUND.
THE subscriber his for some time past iriel
! ~ establish in this part Of the country,
REGULAR GROCERY STORE,

THE subscriber his for some time past tried
! IL establish in This part Of the country,
REGULAR GROCERY STORE,
and some people ,h. k he has nearly succeed.
ed; but in this skeplical age nobody is sup
posed To be believed on his word. II ID therefore
desired that unhelievers should Como and judge
for themselves. aud see if The following state
mens are not true:
Without going into long details. | would say
that Suear sold up TO this timo for Is 10 d
GEMS, Is nov freely offered for IL IL. This
is but one article of larger and well selected
stock Of GROCERIES which will be sold al
corresponding rates.
One of tie pee ,ieri,es Of the goods IS this:
That The Sugars, Syrups, and MoIasses. are
generally very sweet. particularly The New
Orleans Molasses. u hist the Vinegar is eX-
ceedlngIy sour, particularly that French White
v inc Vinegar, an imported article.
Once more-d u / believe anything until you
come and see for yourselves.
II you don't bring the Cash bring any Coun
try Produce, for as heretofore, i credit, extend
ing from the hand TO tie pocket, w''i ne grant.
ed to ail good customers, the balance vii! pay
cash. j. NJ. DECACLiNE.
HarpeI's Ferry, Feb -. 1870. 3m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-03-05

w. LAUCK'S BOOK s NOTION STORE,
II EEPS constantly on hand complete Stock
n Of Books, Stationery. Fancy Goods, Toys,
Motions, Wall Paper, Window Shades, all The
latest n Newspapers, Periodicals and Magazines
Subscriptions received for the same at Publish
ers prices. ALL Goods sold CHEAP for
CASH. Subscriptions required to be paid in
advance.
Persons patronizing nv establishment will
receive particular attention, and every pains
will be taken TO accommodate them. Every
article required bv my customers, and those
who favor me with call, if not Oh hand, will
be furnished at the shortest notice.
Nov. 90 1866. ... Iy
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cause the loss Of a million OF lives before
the troubles likely TO en.se ould be end
ed He cited in support oil his pnsiiion
the fact ,hst the Nal Turner insUrreciion
IN 1891, by witch kfty Ihree Nhlte lives
were lost. had had The eject of causing
the next Virginia LegislsIure to con.ider
bill Tor the gradual emancipation Of the
slaves, which bill was lost by only i~o
votes.
wsiomie's counsel finslly prevail.
ed. sud ihe Only favor besides money aud
advice that he asked OF his DeToi, friends
wss 10 furnish linn one nan, which they
dld-a CbAihsmile. The news OF the
disturbance al Hsrper's Ferry which took
the nation With so much surprise, wss
perfectly well understood bv The eolor.d
people OF this ciry. They were shnripa.
tiog the event, since one Foster had di-
vulged IN " ashlng'on The plans OF Brown
Who. in consequence. was obliged either
TO sbandon his enterprise or precipiis'e
matters, ev,n il al fearful odds. tie
chose tie latter alternative.
The sequel Is sufficiently well kno~n.
These facts, however, have been kept
with sworn secrecy until lately by the
colcred men OF Delrni,. The par,Icuiars
have never been Published. Ii may be
only necessary tn add tina, subsequent 10
the meeting at Nebb's house, 90 Con
press street. meeting VAS held IN Chat.
ham. a, which the "csn-shear' was put
on the plan. Now that ,he blacks ate
equal pollucslly before the law. they have
no fear IN leiIng their connection with
this sdnlr be known. The glory 10 it,
DaIrnn pnsI
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-03-05

John Goldsboroush and Julia Ann his
wife. and Meredith Helm, Executor OF
Isaac Sirider, decd.
The object of lhls suit is TO obtain
decree or judgment for Slssl Is with in
lerest on $li95 l3 from April Isl, 1860
and The cosls OF This suIi aud 10 attach go
much Of The properly or money OF the DE.
iendanls 10 HE hands Of Meredith Helm,
Executor Of Isaac S,rlder. decd. or any
real estate in Wes, Virginia which may
belong OF be due 10 the defendants John
Goltrooroueh snd wife as may be ueces-
ssry 10 pay The complainant The said
smoun'. And It appearing upon sflldsVI!
filed IN ibis suit that said defendants John
Gold,botough and Julia Ann his vile. are
no, resident. Of lhls Slate. shey are here
By required 10 appear within ono month
aiieI due publication Of Ihis order anil do
wha, is Hecessaty 10 proiec, bis interest
10 this matter. is further ordered dial
copy u....,sis his order re published once a
week fos four s0eSes.s, :>. &c s. weeks IN some
ne wspsper in said county and posted q
the iront door OF The Courl house thereof
on The frs, Monday after Tue dsie Of This
order. Tesie, '..--,....
w. A. CHAPLlNE, Clerk.
Beltzhoover, p. q.
Feb IL. 1870. frs fee 81. 4w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-03-05

sale ienp,s sieuer 10 break ii, pledge.
II will De more ,olersble for Sodum and
G m"rrah IN the day Of judeemen, than
Tor that naa who seduces 3 struggling re-
lormer rom his purpose, which al best Is
hard enough to keep.
But The places where liquor is sold are
OF themselves a seduction. The veiy
sigh oil them TO many persons who have
been accustomed TO drink a; them, wakes
up there cravings sfre.h and irresisribly.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-03-05

Erseution Ola Rovisher and MW-
derer. Gs'dIner, eoiored. wss
hanged at New Kent CoUn House. nesr
Richmond. Va. Friday morning. for The
murder and rape Of MIs. STE VAR. and The
murder of Jobp Baker. her culored tsrm
m.n.s.r; Tns er..ooef. ,hs night before
ibe execution. eoa .ts'so In. YIN IN 'oha
Kennedy. ~bo sierwssd e,esped. be ..
gree. 10 murder Bstes. rIbry Iopod
Bsksr 10 The field and Kennedy shot b'D.
Kennedy thea went iE,o Ms. Sswsu's
bouse and Gardiner heard her ieryips.snd
10 afe~ moments sfler Kennedy esms
ou,. saying he hsd fs,isbet snd murdered
her. They fred ,be house and burnt her
body, and hires Bakers body jo,o the
river. On the sesG I'd Friday morning.
Gardner only said. 81 an. not gully. I
don't Know whether an going 10 Hes.
ven or He'll" A cfo~d OF cslossd vomen
around The gslIows ssss,Ied biu sith er,ss
Of You ere going 70 hell, .tbst's.
wbers you are gong" The drop fell sod
Gsftner died ins,snily. ''H - ~"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-03-05

WHAT is LIFE ?

Say what is life IT'S 10 be horn,
A hopeless babe t. greet The light
With sharp wall, as if lhe morn
Foretold cloudy noon and night; '-
To weep. to sleep, and weep again.
With many smiles between. and then
And then spseeahe infant grows
10 be laughing, sprIghtiy boy,
Happy. despite lI's little woes.
Were he but conscious of his Joy
TO be 10 shori, from two 10 ten.
A merry. moody, child, and then !?
And ihen in coal and trowseIs clad
To Learn TO sy.lhe Decslogue.
And break 1t, All uGIhlnkl0g lad,
With mirih and mischief all sgog,
A ,rusnt Of by field and fen.
And capture bulIsfilies, and then !?
And then, increase in strength and size
TO anon, youth full grown
A hero in his moihe' eyes,
A Young Apollo in his own;
To initiate the ways ol men
In fashionable siu, and then /?
And then a, last 10 be man.
TO fsll in love, 10 WOO and wed
With seelhing brain 10 scheme and plan ;
To gather gold. or tell for bread
TO sue for fame with tongue OF pen,
And gain or lose the prize AMI then ?
And then in gray and wrinkled Ed
To mourn the speed Of LIES decline
To praise The scenee Of youth behind
And dwell in memory OF Lang Syne,
To dream while with dsrkenej ken,
Then drop into his grave, and then ?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-03-05
The John Brown Raid.
Secret History Of that Memorable
Eppnf

EUGNI.
Brown and FIVE OF his men sfnved in
Detroit with fourteen slaves from Mesou-
ri. in the summer Of 1858. One Of the
slaves gave birth 10 male child on the
way. The boy was named John Brows.
and now lives in Windsor. BY sswsnge
coincidence, Fed. Douglass happened TO
be lec'ufing in This city The ssme evening
that Brown arrived. After .hs iasc,urs he
leaders OF the insunee.onsry mo,smea,
goi ID The house Of Wn. Webb,
oa Congress street. near Antoine street,
and arranged the plan Tor the raid on the
South, which broke out premstUrely at
llsrper's Ferry. Mr. Webb was Tor
years manager Of The plug tobacco iscto-
~ on Jsferson avenue. and ~as q highly
respected msD. He - nov dead. The
leading eolcrsd people OF Detroit. end
Chatham were also presen, al the meeting. >
Douglass objected to Bro wn's pIsn which
originally was to IN ske raids on siopls
plantations unni he had collected
force Of sbou, ] 900 slaves, and ihen
,woop down on the large towns sod ci-
lies. collecting force sDd msierial as be
progressed Brown grew wrsiby. and
asked Douglass II he vas . coward, and
referred 10 his successes 10 Kansas ss m
sugory OF the Virgins c,mpsigo. Doug
lass replied that be wss nos eo~ard. and
would give material aid 10 The pIsn h he
did not approve Of IT, or did not 60 him
self. George De Bsplisie also di'sp-
proved Of the pIsn. but proposed enn-
powder plot. by which some flteen Of
the largest churches in The South would
be blown on fixed Sunday. Brown
objected to ths, plsn on the score Of bu-
msnity. asserting that by bis plan no,
hondred lives would be lost, his iaifniion
being mott shed blood uoless IL becsne
absolutely necessary. De Bspiisie snlI
urged radical measures, declaring
'hs' Browns p:sn would fail and perhaps
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-03-05
TERMS sOF THIStPAPER. ~
THE SHEPHERDST0WN REGISTER
is PUBLISHED WEEKLY

at $50 per annum in advance, or if paid with
IN two months after the date of subscription;
if not paid within two months SO will be
charged. These terms will be strictly ad-
hered 10. sr.rtH -.. ...u -.r,
ADVERTISEMENTS Of one square or less, for
thee insertions or less 5 Sl,50, and so cents per
square for each additional Insertion. Larger
ones in the same proportion. The space OF
u lines will constitute square. ...-
A liberal deduction will be made from The
above rates, on yearly advertisements.
If The number of insertions be not marked
on the advertisement, when sent in, it will be
published and charged accordingly.
JoB PRINTING will be executed with neat
ness and despatch. I...........
Al JOB Work and Advertisements must be
paid fer when handed in.
All personal communications vii! be charged
for at the rate of 80 cents per square, IL lines,
for one insertion.
10 avoid any misunderstanding on the part
Of the Annual Advertisers, it is proper 10 state
distinctly that their privilege only extends TO
their own immediate business Real Estate, Le-
gal and III other advertisements sent by them
10 be an additional charge, and no variation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-03-05
~ OOO POUNDS OF RAG s
lU.UUU wanted.

10000 rovsDs r.";ss. OF RAGS
feb p Vim. 4 Chapline.
TIAMI.IN'S Wizard OIL. cures neural
* pia. headache, &C., for sale 81
i.n 90 Billings Drug Store.
Z lNSEED Oil. at
IA Billings Drug Sore
4 Ii our winter stock Of Dress Goods
a Shaker Flanrels, &c.. &c. are ofie''
ed a, greatly reduced prices for Casa, TO
make room for Spring trade. Now :" lne
time to procure bargains. Call eariy a.
feb S Richard 8. WtIshdns',
IMPROVED Delaware Corn Shelters.
l Hay. Straw and Fodder Cutters. tor
sale by .HcCurdy f. Duke,
feb Chsrlesiown.
BUGGY aud Wagon Shahs and fo'e"
~ Axels. Spokes. Bar Iron, Horse snoes'
Horse Shoe Nails and Nail Rods. just fe'
ceised and for sale By
Me Curdy s. Duke.
Ebs Chsrlssiovn.
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READ THIS (!

THE first Of April is coming and then you
| will want TO know where 10 buy the cheap
est Window Shades, Wall Paper, Fire Screens
&c. Allow me as friend 10 give you the in
formation before hand so that YOU will be
posted and know exactly where TO go. You
can se, Linen Shades and Fixtures from s2 so
10 Sc per pair, all of them fee, In length and
good quality of linen, Paper Curtains from
10 to ~ cents each. Fire Screens 80 cents,
and Wall Paper so cheap that you will deter
mine not 10 white wash any more. Now nv
friend, YOU can secure all these bargains by
following nv advice and buy your goods at
- LaUCKsS BOOK STORE
February 10 5ig .l5 no 3-' I'll 8''
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West Virginia /:

A Rules held in the Clerks Office OF
tie Cucu, Court cf Jefferson County.
February rules. 1870.
John Thompson. Administrator Of
Warner A. Thompson,
v6.
Amos Janney.
Deb, and Attachment.
The object of this suit is TO obtain a
juJp ment for .Sl22 IL, with interest
thereon from The 5th DAY Of August, 1858,
and also S3l o6 with interest thereon
from The 26th day of August, 1853 until
paid. and 10 attach any interest belonging
to said defendant, and il appearing upon
affidavit filed in this suil that said defen-
dant is not resident Of this State, he IS
hereby required TO appear within one
month after due publication Of This order
and 10 what is necessary TO protect his
interest in this matter. 1t is further or
dereJ that a copy OF this order be pub
ished once week for four successive
weeks in some ne Wspsper in saId county,
and posted a, The front door Of lie court
house thereof on the first Monday aller
lhe date of This order.
Tesle.
w. a CHAPLINE, Clerk.
Feb. l2. 1870. Prs fee Sc 4w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-03-05
THE
CLABiDGH WASHER SUCCESSFUL.

T WOULD respectfully inform the citizens Of
/ jefferson and Clarke counties that | am still
manufacturing this uuexcelleG Washing Ma
chine, and The general satisfaction it has given
the many families that have used it during the
FIVE years il has been introduced, | have no
hesitation in warranting it TO wash clothes in
less time, with less labor, less soap, and with
less wear to the clothes than any other method
known.
| have reduced the price of The Machine with
Wringer attached 10 $50. Each separate $40.
Shop price SIS fer both. Warranted for one
year.
| will deliver them on trial for one month,
and if they fail TO give satisfaction, will remove
them if notified at the expiration Of that time.
Orders solicited. Terms accommodating
Address JAMES +. MADDOX,
Shepherdstown, W. Va.
December 25, 1869. Il
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-03-05

APPLET0N'S Almanac for 1870, 50.
n perbly illustrated. only 80 cts. si
dec II LaucEs Book Store.
4 COMPLETE stock Of Builders.
~ Hardware and Mechanics Tools al
ways on hand, and for sale By sI,4
Nc Curdy e. Duke.
feb S - Charlesiown.
VTAFFORD's Olive Ter for Coughs,
- Colds. &C., for sale. al
oci2 2ra44. Billings Crse Store.
DURHAM TOBACC0.-f have just
~ received large package Of No. l
Durham Smoking Tobacco. and would III
vi,e my old customers to renew their pat
ronaes. H. " Billings.
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Straw Wanted.

THE VIRGINIA PAPER COM.
L PANY, Of HsllIow1. will be Prepsr.
ed To purchase ....
STRAP OF I'LL KINDS. s-
on and after the ls. of August, eiiberin
the stack or delivered 81 tho Mile ..
Hsll,own. ..,. ...-....... ,
Apply 10 John H. Srider. or h the
Mills. - - g.
Jyly -. 1889. 4
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-03-05
February 10

FULL Stock Of Diaries for ls70jost
n received, and for sale a, Billings
ian 90 Drog Store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-03-05
TO THE FARMERS.

WE hTs m1df Fsrmeps s b DS, (Which we
RlCULTURAL IMPLEMENTS at Bal,imo,.
prices, freight added. Those in iced of such
articles will save money Sy giving usa call
before purchasing elsewhere. We have con-
s,antly on hand Seymour & Morgans New
York Combined Reaper and Mower; Bickford &
Hoffman's Drill, best now in use, with or with.
out Attachment; Sinclair Patent Cutting Box
es; Patent Water Drawers; Patent Corn Shell.
lers, and all other Machinery used by Farmers.
Also all kinds of FERTILIZERS at Baltimore
prices.
Highest prices paid for sil kinds OF Grain and
Country Produce.
r. WYSONG & CO.
Dufield's Depot, September IL, 1862. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-03-05
Early Rose Potatoes
FOR SdLE.

THESE are the earles, and most Tr7-
/ life Po,s.oe grown. A!so Early
Goodrich, Monitor. and Peach Blows.
These potatoes are al pure. the seed hsv-
inv been obisined from reliable sources.
Feb I9-2n II. II. WYSONG.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-03-05

ieners Of the Pledge found in The
O. Lee, James W. b. ajshaw,
lligley, Jacob Ferrell.
p. Magruder,C. W. Andrews,
F. Sherman, Mollie b Kshler.
nrlcshoase, Michael Hense.l.
3o.eler, Taylor Berry,
Iiursi, James l.. l'owner.
Morgsn. Geo. Fesmsn,
Marsh, Jacob CoOkus.
,aker, Geo. W. HouI,
irelser, Charles Harper.
+. Taylor, Samuel Robsrl,
/. Msstuder, Wm. ii. keyes.
Hicks, Chss. p. Boieler,
l.lcklIder, Abm. Shepherd,
Welshsns, II. Douglas,
IN Waser', Thos. Chapline,
Fleming, r d. Murphy.
F. Sls.ey, Wm. Butler,
Shugart. d. u. Bragonier,
Richardson, Wesley A. Hoffman,
Turner, Z. C!egg WilllaWs.
Smurr. Wm. A. Chapllne,
Baldwin. Charles T'synor.
uen>ell. Robert Mslheney.
!. Eueti, JOS. &. Yon'z
|. Z,tle, Geo. W. Pierce.
V Leech, jos. s. Bragonier,
Byers, John r. Hian,
NJ. Lyous, James f.. Wuis.
(. Deck. John w. Wslefs,
\. Fleming, John Gibbons.
;. Unseld. Chss o. Lambert,
/. Hsgley, Sarah MIDchen,
DoUglas, A. II Il. Bole'er,
Boleler, Jr., Amelia Shepherd,
W. Llllmer, Eliza Harper.
n d. Baker, Mary Sle'er.
i EYers, Ca.harine Baldwin.
l. Confer. Elizabeth Ey,n',
ID Hudson, Cslhsrihe Barnsf,.
ChsplIne, Elizabeth Tray nor,
McMurrsn. SslIle Snurr.
e Chspllne, Eliza WinIermoyer,
'utler. Margaret Deck.
Faucet. Ann NJ. Bradshaw.
Baker, Mary E. Gibbons.
Ferell, Margaret e. Spots,
Stevens, L. J. Henkle,
Ia Licklijer, Jerome DuShsne,
> Ray, Ara Lemon,
a Bradshaw, VIM. Sherer.
Summer, J. H. Kehler,
Kre'zer, John Kepiinzsr.
me Fouse, Lorenzo ID. Hess.
Yoniz, James Lambert.
Ronemous. Emanuel Miller.
/. Ruihelford, G.. T.. Butler,
:. Blsckford, Jas. w. Green " God
C.. EngIe, Ellen Lee Townei.
~ J Moler. NJ. w. u. BIIlmyer,
e Shafer. Margsre, March.
2 Freeze, Anna Shepherd.
". Mirrhel, Anneua Connolly.
E W. Snyder, Fannelta Yontz.
". Sharer, Maria Hunsicker,
Neil, Auna Smutr.
2 Moore, Elizabeth Bradshaw,
Baldwin. Mary L. Conner,
, Warner. Elizabeth Cameron,
March, Malisss J. Smith,
Keiser, Elizabeth Ziue.
Lock, Julia Lane Quigley
V. Baldwin. Rachel Keeler,
eth RighlsiineAnns Psnan,
Fouke, Ella Harper.
LickIider. Mary F. Smur,
eth Confer, Julis Hsys.
Rish,stine. Angelica Boteler.
10 Moulder, Lizzie Boleler,
iessey, Maria Fouke.
Frarey, Helen Bo,eler,
Margia Bo,sler,
Kerney, Lila Andrews.
rney, NJ. G. White.
Enrler, Henry Winlermyer
!. Fouke, William Wies.
E. Fouke, William Conley.
h Heck. Newton Conner
G. Yong. John B. Dooelas.
q. Fiser. Willie w. kehlef,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-03-05
West Virginia :

Al Rules held in The Clerks Office Of
the CItcui. Court OF Jefferson County ,on
The frs, Moadsy in February. 1870.
Isaac II. Strlder,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-03-05

Az nsrrisss lately consuma'ed u o.
tsvs. Csnsds. one ihosssnd dosIsss wsss
dis.sibeted 10 the poor. ~ dsis9 yirseD
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-03-05

The Bible 10 the only book ,bst people
don't borrow Of you. gta i1a
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-03-05

Learn 20 ressrd moments. They
make up the ssa Of lie. see - s1.ii .aBi,a
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-03-05

UsHAPsY MARRIAoxs. = Day sf,ss, day
We have repeated pictures OF tie brsskies
upof households snd the Inin Of socs
happy 6resijss. II 10 sugessied. that q
cure way 10 pre,eni unbappy nsrisses
10 fos both men snd women 10 keep EN-
gle uniil they srsO old efoesh 10 know,
their Own mipds. and bsse sense enough,
generally 10 know something. at
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-03-05

At ]. S. Fleming's Cheap Cash
HTORE you can ge' ihe best Tobacco
- and Cig,rs. writing Paper and E"ve-
opes. Paper Collars. aud fuli stock Of
Shoe Findings. oc, %
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-03-05

SIGNERS OF THE PLEDGE.
The following names constitute lhe let
oi lhe signers Of the Pledge found in The
above communication
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-03-05

Elk Branch & ULionville. Feb. IL
The Placer herald., 1870-12-31
ONLY KATE.

Mr.. Fairfield sat in the drawing room of
Mr.. Haverstone's neat little villa, at Neding
Hill, patiently awaiting the young lady he
had called to see.
He had met Miss Haverstonc with her un-
Gle and aunt, at South End, as she was very
stylish, and at the sanie time an agreeable
young lady, he had become intimate with
her. This was the first call he had ventured
to make since his return to London and he
was wondering how che would receive him.
He did not send his card to her, because hs
wished to surprise her, pleasantly as he hoped
"Be sure and keep out of the way" he heard
a sharp voice say. IL should be ashamed
out of my wits if any one saw you limping
about.
There was no response to that injunction
and moment later, Miss IIaverstone entered
She was tall, pretty young girl, who SEEM
ed born to command, and yet there was a
soft bewldering light in her brown black
eyes. "Miss Haver one,' he said rising
up "Mr. Fairfield" she exclaimed "ls
it possible that is you? am SO happy to see
you once again"
Their greeting over they settled down into
quiet little chat; and Fairfield was sur
prised to find how swiftly time had fled when
he arose to go. She invited him to call again
and he accepted her invitation and called fire.
quently.
He was her escort with her aunt to the
opera theatre, balls, in fact to every place of
amusement. In that way several months
passed, and he was meditating asking Miss
Haverstone to accompany him through life.
One evening he called little earlier
than usunl. Somebody was pla yinga quaint
little song and singing in soft sweet voice.
He had no doubt as to who the somebody
must be, SO silently stepping over to her side,
"Ameiia, he said gently.
The figure on the stool turned around sud
denly. Pardon me" I'm only Kate!" she
calculated.
''Pardon me, he returned, IL have made
a mistake. was quite sure that it was
Miss Haverstone as was not aware that she
had any lady visitors.
II am not a visitor" she responded, 81
am Amelia's lame sister"
"Oh! a thousand pardons!"
He could say no more. He was wonder
ing how Amelia Haverstone had never spoken
of this invalid sister. 1t could not be that
she was indifferent to her. Amelia heart
was too tender for that!
amelia will be here in few minutes,
sir, she added, as she took her C, utches, and
leaned heavily on them. Before he could
speak she had left the room, ann he was
alone.
Miss Haverstone entered, She apoligized
for keeping him waiting SO long, and seemed
all sweetness. "I was not aware that you
had a sister before Miss Haverstone," be
observed.
"No'? did never mention her to you ?"
she said. 81 thought rhad. And yet
feel 20 sad when think of her afflction that
hate to allude to her at ALL"
There was wonderful pathos in her voice
that touched him. II. had not misjudged
Amelia--it was only too extreme sorrow
which she had kept her lips from speaking Of
Kate. Atall Iola Lit : P
He often went to the house after that: but
he never caught glimpse Of = little lame 6g.
ure, whose moumful cong had rung in b.