The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1872-05-31

much pleasure this evening"
"With pleasure" answered his COM
panion, and the two young men, arm in
arm, started out the door, AS it closed
after them, Mrs. Hewitt remarked:
81 am glad to be free from the pres
enee of one whom ] detest. / never saw
a person in my life to whom took such
dislike before. What one can see in
him to like cannot comprehend" and
giving her daughter n very significant
look, began picking to pieces a boquet
which sat upon the table.
"Well, I, for one, differ with you, AL
ice," said the Colonel, "for 1 can see a
great many noble traits in him which I
admire, and only wish that our child,
should she ever wish to change her sit
uation in life, may be fortunate enough
to obtain husband as good as Clarence
Pierpont. For companion to Harry
he could not have chosen a better one,
had he searched the world over Modest
and unassuming in his manners, with a
refined and well cultivated mind, gener-
Gus and candid, and above all professor
of religion, and believe possessor."
"Well, really, have you finished? I
should think you did admire that para
gon of perfection" said Mrs. Hewitt,
sareastically, as she turned TO her
daughter. "Sonora, you had better prac-
tice a little this morning. The girls
will not be here for an hour or two."
ayes, dear mamma, viii, answered
she, rising. "And Blanche and are
going to practice our duets together to-
day, that we may be perfect next Thurs
day evening"
81 do wish that party was overT" ejac-
ulated Mrs. Hewitt, as Sonora closed the
door after her.
"And why, Alice?" asked the Colo
mel.
"Because-because / do not want So
nora to be so much in company with
Mr.. Pierpont."
80, fudge! He has not seen Blanche
yet. Her black eyes may have deeper
effect upon him than the laughing blue
ones of our pet"
'Tm sure l hope so,n rejoined his
wife. "But here she comes. Hush ~
and she arose to meet them at the door,
"Good morning, Mrs. Hewitt" was
Blanche's first salutation. ''This is my
cousin Oracle, of whom you have often
heard Sonora speak"
Mrs. Hewitt received them with the
affection and familiarity of old friends,
taking them to the palOr, where her
daughter was praeticing some favorite
tune.
Leaving Sonora to entertain them
with the pleasure in anticipation for the
evening, Mrs. Hewitt retired TO her Owl
room to pass away the hours till dinner
time.
Supper having been ordered an hOul
earlier than usual, the girls, donning
their opera hoods and thick shawls Il
protect them from the cool night air
. were soon vending their way to th'
river, accompanied by their gallant es
corts. Clarence walked between Blanch
and Sonora, while Harry, accompanying
r Grace, carried SOnora's guitar, and be
5 hind all followed Sampson, bearing
large basket of refreshments.
r The night on which our young friend
{. set out was one of tranquil beauty. Tn
5 calm pale moon shone forth in all he
9 glory, while scattered through the clea
t blue vault above were millions of Heav
1 ems diamonds, the twinkling stars. Nc
< a sound was to be heard, save now an
then the croaking of toad in som
4 neighboring pond, or the nightly son
e of the whippoorwill, which was Occa
sionally deafened by a merry peal {
: laughter from one Of our light-hearte
t party.
j go, what a sweet, pretty boat!n e1
claimed Sonora, as they neared the W;
!. ter's edge.
at looks as if it hailed from fair
Y land" added Grace, and she spoke trul,
for the little Speedy looked indeed fair,
n like, with her snowy sails spread
il catch the gentle breeze, while from IN
1 tiny mast waved miniature flag, bea
:, ing the stars and stripes upon one sid
and upon the other, in gold letters upc
l. blue ground, stood out in bold relief, g
I, tribute 10 youth and beauty.n
rs ''IfI were a gentleman" !" said Blanch
y as Clarence, taking one of the oaI
seated himself between her and SOnor
, Il would certainly be sea captain, (
do love the water sou
m ''But you know, Miss Levere. there
e a vast difference between the pleasa
sails you have taken and a sea captain
ty life, or even a passengers life, upon 4
ed ocean," returned Clarence, smiling
he looked towards her.
Ie. She blushed as she replied, in laug
%, ing tone, "Well, that shows how We
ife verdant 1 am. / had an idea that
ne must be as delightful upon the wa
mt anywhere, or at any time, as it is h'
he upon this beautiful river in our co
rs little boat, with plenty of friends arou
ng me.n
to "And the moon above and lover
X side her." whispered Grace to SOno
lu- who sat upon the other side.
nd Sonora laughed, but said nothing,
the thought, 'Perhaps he does love
ed already" passed quickly through
ze, mind, then left it as soon.
led "Come, Miss Hewitt, favor lis will