The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1872-05-24

~ SC oAu NdtOi NllO lleS slCh Win III
: consumption. never saw such a man
always running around to console som,
sick person, or investigating their finan
eial affairs, with the hope of betterint
their condition. Well, we had just go
into the thickest part of the forest
} about two miles this side of Cato 5, ,wheI
the horses, becoming frightened a
something, reared and plunged into tn,
midst of the trees, perfectly unmanage
able. l never was so frightened in my
life"' and painting for breath, she seemed
utterly exhausted even while thinking
about it. ''The Colonel told me not tC
be alarmed, there was no danger, but ]
had no notion of having my necI
broken, and screamed with all my
might. Just then, as was about tC
jump out-much against your fathers
wish-the thick brush was pushed one
side and a gentleman came forward,
leading n splendid horse by the bride.
Leaving his horse standing, with one
bound he seized our horses by the bit,
and before we had time to think had
eurbed them into perfect submission.
Then, coming up to the carriage, in
quired if we were unhurt, and offering
me his hand, said i had better get out
and rest while he assisted your father
to mend some parts of the wheel, which
was broken. Then, taking an elegant
handkerchief from his pocket, spread it
upon the stump of an old tree for me to
sit down upon with as much gallantry
as if he were waiting upon some young
lady of sixteen instead of thirty-five.
After mending the wheel and seeing
that all was right once more, and with
out giving us time to thank him, he
mounted his horse, and tipping his hat
oh, so gracefully-he was out of sight
in a few moments. 1 did wish you was
along so muchr'
"Why, what for? l should think you
would have been glad was not, for
might have been frightened and jumped
out, and perhaps killed my precious lit
tie self,' said Sonora, laughing.
"Oh, no, there was no danger, for he
would have saved you as he did me.
Oh, he was so handsome and had such a
distinguished way with him. Perhaps
he was a count or some rich lord on a
visit to this country in search of an
American wife-who knows? do wish
! had inquired his name. have no
doubt it was an aristoeratie one" con-
tinued Mrs. Hewitt, as she rolled and
unrolled the rich brocaded strings of her
bonnet.
"Well, this is quite romantic" said
Sonora, as her mother finished, "but
you seem to have taken n great interest
in him, mamma. If you were young
lady, should think you had fallen in
love with him."
"And so should, providing knew
he had the one thing needful," respond
ed Mrs. Hewitt. 81 only hope that
chance may throw him in our way once
more, that you may have ocular demon
stration of his beauty"
"And perhaps become charmed by his
fascinating manners and lose my poor
heart, and what then?" said Sonora,
drawing down her mouth, as she mis-
chievously looked at her mother. Then,
looking serious, she added, "But,
mamma, 1 have something to say to
you. What if 1 should tell you such
was already the case?"
"What! You surely have not seen
him ?"
"No, dear mamma, not the him you
speak OF, but another, one whom you
have seen, and whose goodness you
could not fail to admire.n
"And pray who is the person whose
goodness you so highly appreciate ?"
asked her mother, sneeringly.
"None other than our guest, Clarence
Pierpont," blushingly answered Sonora.
clarence Pierpont u and Mrs. Hew-
tits lip curled disdainfully. "Why not
call him Mr. Pierpont? 1 think famil-
iarity very unbecoming in so young n
girl"
"Well, Mr., tien, MOTHER" and seat
ing herself OH a stool at her mothers
feet, told her all, and ended by asking
her sanction to their marriage, should
nothing prevent, at the time appointed.
Mrs. Hewitt's face first became pale,
then turned red again, as she pushed her
daughter from her.
"What do you mean? How dare you
give your affections to any one without
first consulting with your parents 90
Though her father will no doubt be de-
lighted, thought she to herself. Then,
in an angry tone, she went on, az COM
mand you, from this time forward, TO
keep out of Mr.. Pierponts way. He
can never be anything more to YOU than
he is at present. If you have no pride ]
Will exercise mine for you; and besides,
you are yet school girl. Wait till he
breaches the subject to me, and / will
give him piece Of my mind, you NAV
depend. Say nothing to your father
upon this subject and stamping hel
foot on the floor, said, ''The mean, con-
temptible fellowr'
"Why do you speak so, mother?'
said Sonora, mildly. IL am sure he i:
a perfect gentleman, both by birth and
education. He has done nothing tC
merit your anger. He cannot help hi:
affection, even though he had not de
} elared it, any more than can mine
and as for me doing without consulting
you, 1 am sure 1 have not, for 1 have