The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1872-09-13

told by a colored woman who sells hot
corn in front Of the Toombs that she
saw man coming from the prison di-
reetly towards here, when she, turning
a corner, lost sight Of him so we, sup
posing il might be the one we are in
pursuit of, received orders to search
your house; but, feeling confident that
he is not beneath your roof, we will re-
tire,n and bowling politely, were de-
parting, when Harry remarked:
'If you could first find the woman
who brought you here yesterday, per-
haps she would be Of great service in
assisting you"
True enough true enough ~ ex-
claimed both in a breath. ''She is to
appear tomorrow as witness, and till
then we will proceed no farther"
Mrs. Summers, speaking low to the
Colonel, desired him to send for Gather
inc to come to his house once more, say
ing she knew of no other way for a let
ter to reach her, as she was to leave
that day for the South. The Colonel
did as he was requested, and the officers,
promising to do all in their power to-
wards finding Norman, bade them good
day.
As soon rs they were gone, luncheon
was announced, which having been
hastily dispatched, Harry with his
bride and her mother entered the car
riage and were soon on their way to
their sweet sunny home at the South,
leaving Mrs. Hewitt, the Colonel and
the three girls feeling quite lonely after
their happy sojourn with them.
"Well, girls, now that all excitement
is over and we are once more alone,
suppose we have a little musie,n and
opening the piano, the Colonel led
Blanche to ii, telling her she must not
refuse, but sing one good old-fashioned
song for him.
Just as Blanche had finished her
song and was about giving place TO one
of the other girls, Andrew Golfer and
Claude Montrose were announced.
$50 on! go On"' exclaimed the jovial
Andrew, as he saw Blanche leaving her
seat.
"Gou are 4 little too late; / have just
finished - replied she, laughing. ''But
Miss Marsh will favor you; will you
not, 'Delia?" and she cast a supplicat-
ing look towards her cousin.
~ will play, but seldom sing; it re-
quires more exertion than ] am fond
Off answered Cordelia, rs she took the
seat offered her and began playing a
brilliant opera.
"That was superb have such a pen
chant for musiei Do be kind enough to
favor me with another as good,n said
the young Frenchman, Struggling his
shoulders, as Cordelia finished. Re-
seating herself, she played one or two
waltzes, and then gave place to Sonora,
who favored them with several songs.
As the last was ended, Andrew turned
to Blanche:
"Well, girls, what DO you say TO an
evening at Burton's? After the melan-
choly termination OF yesterdays happi-
ness, we all need something to cheer up
our spirits, and / know of no antidote
as good rs a hearty laugh at the comi-
cal Burton. Mr.. Montrose and myself
called purposely with the intention Of
inviting you three young ladies. Sc
what do you say? Come, 'Toodles' vii
do wonders toward making us lively
"Oh, / should be delightedp ~ eX.
claimed Cordelia, with more animation
than she had exhibited for some time
as she silently caught the gaze Of Claude
fixed upon her.
"And l, for another ehimed Blanche
"Let US 60, Sonora"
'T feel so perfectly happy TO thinl
that my unfortunate bridal terminated
as it did that l need no other restorativ,
to my feelings, and must therefore de
cline your kind invitation, preferring t
remain at home in quiet" was the gen
tie reply Of Sonora.
81 do regret exceedingly, Miss Hew
lit, that you cannot make one Of on
. happy party" said the exquisite Claude
''but 1 fully appreciate your delicat
feelings, while l lament the sad caree
of one whom unfortunately considere,
a friend. Poor fellow Really he is t,
r be pitied," and he flourished highl,
perfumed handkerchief.
Sonora made no reply, for she alread,
{ disliked this fop, and doubted his char
= acter almost rs much as Norman.
b though he pretended to be so indignan
a at the conduct of the latter. She sal
Il nothing, though in her heart she had
g strong suspicion that he had assiste
= Norman in his flight.
!, "Well, young ladies, we will call fC
you at an early hour" said Andrew, ;
e they arose TO leave.
e ave shall be in readiness" reptile
, Blanche, as they followed them to IL
4 door when the young Frenchma
e tipped his hat as he gave Cordelia 4 lii
r cering glance which might have dor
4 credit TO a knight Of the olden times.
2 "Well, Della, acknowledge that yo
1 are in love with Claude; ] will ventul
j TO say he is with you," said Blanch
p laughing, as the three wended the
, way TO Sonora's little room 10 have
p good schoolgirl chat, privilege the
e had been denied for the last few days.
!, "Well, if it requires no more troub
+. than that to fall in love, why, there
+ no knowing what / may do" repliC
d Cordelia, yawning.
IS "Dear Della, take my advice and {