The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1872-12-20

her mother, asked:
"My father-surely he is"
"Living and well, ;" replied Mrs. Hew
lit. "You remember old Cato, VIII
has been ailing for nearly two years
well, this morning he died, and you
father has gone to see that he has q de
cent burial; but we are now expecting
him every moment, so be patient a lit
tie longer, my daughter"
Just then Sonora, reeollecting Lodi
arose and said:
'Tn my exquisite joy at again beinl
in my beloved home, / have been 81
selfish as to forget Lodi, my preserves
and friend; for, had it not been for her
would still have been an invalid, anC
those who came TO my rescue inhabit
ants Of another world. And my faithful
Rissey-where is she q,
"Here, Miss Snory! herew exclaimed
that prodigy, coming forward, holding
fast her mother, followed by the entire
household, including Lodi.
Mrs. Hewitt grasped the hand Of Clar.
ence and said:
"fOu have my warmest thanks, Mr.,
Pierpont, for your kindly interference
in the reseuing my child. May happi.
ness unspeakable ever be yours. can.
not sufficiently express my thanks to
you, considering the past"
''Not to be mentioned said he, smil-
ing as he replied to her greeting. awe
are all happy now, are we not ?" Then,
shaking hands with Mrs. Summers and
Adele, he seated himself beside his be-
trothed, while Harry led Lodi forth and
presented her to his mother.
Mrs. Hewitts heart swelled with
gratitude, and her tears would flow in
spite of her effort to restrain them. as
she took the hand of the Indian woman.
telling her she must never leave them,
but make that her home in future, as
they should always regard her as the
principal restorer of all their joy. Lodi,
who was now utterly alone in the world,
joyfully accepted this invitation, and
falling upon her knees, expressed what
she felt in broken sobs.
"Well, Kizzy," said Harry, laughing,
''your 'Ris' has not come to an awful
end, as you predicted"
mo, no, Massa Harry; and de good
Lord be praisedl He has generated de
heart oh my child, and Kiz can now lay
down and die wild a contented mind,n
the worthy woman, as she
pressed Rissey to her heart, while she
raised her streaming eyes to heaven.
"Dear Blanche! Is she any better?
How / long to see her" said Sonora,
turning to her mother.
"She is not as well, my child" replied
her mother, but doubtless the sight of
you will soon restore her health. To-
morrow you shall see her, but at pres
ent you must save your strength till
you have seen your father"
"Which will not be longr exclaimed
the well-knOwn voice OF the Colonel.
and rushing towards his child, he clasped
her to his bosom in one long embrace.
THANK God! thank Godl He has an
swered my prayer, the lost one is re-
stored to my AIMS once more, and / am
truly happy again." and he held her
closer to his heart, murmuring prayer
after prayer, and forgetting there were
others present who were also partakers
Of his joy.
A happier group was not to be found
than that which assembled around the
breakfast table Of Colonel Hewitt on
the morning following their arrival.
Joy sparkled from every eye, and chaste
but merry jests passed from lip to lip.
Mrs. Hewitt occupied her usual seat
for the first time since her daughters
absence, and though her cheeks were
pale and her eyes more sunken, still a
happy, sweet smile played round her
mouth, as she gazed upon her children.
who were once more safe beneath her
roof, looking far more attractive than in
The days of her former gaiety.
Soon after leaving the breakfast table
Mrs. Summers accompanied Mrs. Hew-
1T to her room to assist her in preparing
Ior ride, which pleasure she was also
10 partake of, leaving the young people
alone to amuse themselves as they
chose.
''Why, Robert" cried the merry
voice OF Adele, as her mother disap-
peared, 81 have not even heard you in
quire after a certain black-eyed fairy,
VINO lives not far distant. How is
that?n
For the very reason that 1 intend
soon 10 be within her sylvan bowers
and ascertain the state Of her health
myself" was the laughing renlv
"What do you say to a walk az far ss
Blanche's? Come. The air is delight
fully refreshingn
"Well, agree to that" said Harry
''but 1 fear, Sonora, the late fatIgues
you have undergone would require that
you should rest day or two before you
see your friend"
"Oh, 1 feel well enough, with the ex-
ception of a slight headache, and 1
think a walk will do that good and the
sight Of Blanche entirely dispel it," an
swered Sonora, and she and Adele left
The room TO prepare themselves.
While they are thus engaged, let US
precede them and take peep in at the
Having breakfasted early, as
was their usual custom, the family had
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