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

his face frightened, and then a frow
settled upon it, as his eyes rested upo
: the following paragraph, taken from a
o English paper:
) Cdufion.-Let the public beware of
r fellow named Norman Burke, who ba
been palming himself off as Norma
Mcintosh. For several years past he ha
: evaded the officers Of the law, who hav
been In pursuit Of him as swindler an,
pick-pocket. His name is Burke
The name which he has assumed be
longs to a distant relative of his, a
present residing in London, having jus
returned from India, where he has beer
detained for the last ten years, during
which time his friends believed him Il
be in America, as this fellow has circu
lated such reports. By his hypocrisy ht
has misled strangers, who, believing him
to be an upright aud honorable man
have gained for him passport into the
best circles. This rascal is about five
feet ten inches high, rather a noble
forehead, black curly hair, black eyes
and magnificent set of teeth, genteel
appearance, and very affable in his ad-
dress. Five hundred pounds will be
paid for any information regarding him,
and one thousand for his delivery in
person. NORMAN MCINTosH.
LONDON, England.
"What do you think of that, girls ?''
exclaimed grandpa Marsh as he fin
ished.
"What a villainl To enter good So
ciety and contaminate it by his odious
presence. Why, it fairly makes me
shudder when / think what narrow
escape Nora has had, poor childl can
scarcely wait to see her" said grandma,
taking off her spectacles and rubbing
them vigorously with the corner of her
apron.
"HOw mysterious argthe workings of
Providence" remarked the younger
Mrs. Marsh with a sigh. az little
thought when I came so near losing NV
Cordelia, that Mrs. Hewitt would so
soon pass through n more trying scene.
but God knows our idols, and that
through them often can be gained an
entrance to our hearts When Oracle
died l thought the sun could never
shine for me again, but have seen my
error and 1 trust am a happier woman
in the bright anticipation of blissful
reunion in better world. Had all gone
smoothly with Mrs. Hewitt perhaps she
would still have been a worldly vain
woman, but the prayers of her child
have been answered and believe she is
now a devout Christian"
Through trials and tribulations the
heart is made better you know, dear
auntie. lat least have found this true"
said Blanche.
"Oh dear. what troubles have you
ever had, my cOusin?" laughingly asked
Cordelia.
Adeep drawn sigh, as she party closed
her eyes, was the only answer from
Blanche, who looked so pale and thin
that one might know she was not long
for this world; but suddenly bright
flush overspread her face as the sound of
a well-known voice greeted her ears, and
in another moment Sonora and Blanche
were clasped in each others arms.
After the first feelings of so joyful q
meeting were over, she turned to receive
kiss Of welcome from each one, saying:
"You will, trust, pardon my want of
politeness, but l was so glad to see dear
Blanche once more that l forgot all
Others, but doubtless you will make all
due allowances considering that I have
just returned from among the Indians"
"And as natural consequence little
barbarous, hey, my pet?" said grandpa,
squeezing her hand with cordiality
not TO be mistaken, "but have they suf-
fered you to run off alone so soon?"
mot by any means. My escorts are
waiting in the parlor."
At this announcement grandpa,
grandma, and Mrs. Marsh left the room
to wait upon their visitors, leaving the
girls together.
"Come, dear Blanche, you must cheer
up now. All trouble, hope, is at an
end" said Sonora, as she lovingly
clasped the hand of her friend.
81 have been trying my best to bring
back the roses before your RETURN" Cor
della replied, "but have not succeeded.
Perhaps you may be more fortunate"
''The roses you speak of, girls" replied
Blanche, coughing, 'have flown never
to return"
"oh, don't believe that, Nora. She is
trying to frighten us. / verify believe
IL Andrew Golfer should make his an
pearance in our midst the roses and
lilies would contend for the mastery
and Cordelia shook her finger laughingly
at Blanche as she left the room to meet
the others in the parlor.
"Oh, il were as light-hearteda q shep,
sighed the invalid. "SonOra, do Won
recollect the words of old Katy, as we
used to call her? AT twenty wears
you'll join that heavenly band.' lam
nearly that now. We were to be rivals.
do you remember?"
TRUE enough. I remember what
she said, and although much of her
strange prophecy came true, yet I trust
you do not believe that her words have
anything to do with circumstances. and
besides you have learned to look higher
to rely upon that Friend to whom only