The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1872-12-27

Witnessed ana lnen AFTER III Ihe PO99A
bility of his again crossing her path;
bat it was only for a moment that she
suffered herself to be disturbed with
thoughts of one who had caused her so
much trouble.
"Welli well! perhaps he holds a
charmed life" said grandpa. Glow
ever, we'll take good care that he never
gets possession of our little pet here"
tapping Sonora ON the shoulder. $50
let us make ourselves easy upon this
point, and I'll get my paper which con-
tains a paragraph not very flattering
to the gentleman we allude to-" and
fastening from the room, grandpa soon
returned with the paper, which we have
seen before.
Glancing it over, Mr.. Golfer said:
"Ah, this reminds me that l saw Miss
Vernon to-day, who has just returned
from Europe after paying visit to the
sister Of the original Mcintosh, and she
deeply regrets that through her recon-
mendation of one whom she certainly
thought to be her relative, she is in a
measure blamable for the access of a
villain into good society. 1t seems this
Norman Burke was distant relative of
the McIntosh's, but through some mis-
demeanor had been disowned. Partly
through revenge, and better to aid him
in his nefarious designs, he had assumed
the name Of his relative, whom he
somewhat resembled, and whom he
supposed would never return or was
perhaps deceased. Thus he palmed
himself off upon the public, and sue
ceeded in deceiving even the most dis
cerning; but it is to be hoped that lie
has at last met with his just punish
ment, sad though it was, and will
trouble us no more"
AS Andrew finished speaking, grand
ma and Mrs. Marsh entered. After ex-
changing the usual salutations, grand
ma insisted that lac should remain at
the wedding, which was to be rather
private, according to the wishes of Cor
della, whose thoughts reverted back to
the death-bed of those dear sisters who
had been with them but little more
than one year ago. Accepting the cor
dial invitation, Andrew was soon in
stalled beneath the hospitable roof of
Captain Marsh, who thought nothing
too good for one who had saved his
thoughtless granddaughter from a fate
worse than death.
"Suppose, Mr.. Golfer, that you and I
walk over to Colonel Hewitt's and leave
the ladies to arrange matters and talk
over the event which is soon to rob
Claude of his dear five thousand" said
the old gentleman.
"Now, grandpar and Cordella shook
her finger.
"Well, as was intending to see the
Hewitts before I left for Europe, which
will be in January, we may as well go
now as any time. So come, Captain" I"
care you going so ?" asked
Blanche, who had learned to regard the
jovial bachelor more as q brother than q
stranger. 81 do not know as we can
spare you until the return of summer"
added she, glaneing meaningly towards
Sonora.
"Oh, an old bach lik Swill scarcely be
missed from so merry party" laugh
ingly replied Andrew, closing the door.
Grandma and her daughter-in-law
repaired to the kitchen to aid in the art
Of certain particular cakes and other GU
linary secrets, which were being sue
cessfully carried on under their superin-
tendance.
"AIr. Golfer is the very personifcatiou
Of good nature" remarked Sonora as
the trio entered Cordelia's room to COM
plete the trosseau of the bride elect.
"a noble, generous man, and one
whom any woman might be proud tC
call her husband; and do you think oul
Blanche here was honored by an ofIel
from him, and she actually hadS the
coolness to refuse him." said Cordelia
and giving utterance to a thoughtless
giddy laugh, she ran down stairs to at
tend to her pet canary, whose cage she
had left standing on the dining room
table in close proximity to their favor
ite Maltese"
'rHhat is news to ME, my Blanche
said Sonora, who was yet in ignoranc,
of Andrews offer, which was made OIL
the night of Cordelia's projected elOpe
ment.
"Ges, I refrained from telling any ont
except Della. thought it best to let i
remain a secret, but she has thought
fully diyulged it. 1 esteem him highl,
as friend, nay, almost brother, still
+ could not become his wife, for you know
: my heart lies dead within me. Nv i'll
,''eu passion need not repeat to you
! out II Is all gone and now regret m,
. iooiish wiekedness. Clarence is now {,
: me one OF my dearest friends. one wb.
: is dear to you; even had he recinroca 70.
r my feelings and 1 been happy in return
D l should not have enjoyed life lonp fo,
4 Nora, my days are numbered; YES
: know il and regret it not. l only wal
my Fathers call. Soon shall see Cor
della married, and then can live to Sc
e you united to the one you have so wisel
> chosen, I can depart in peace to tina
| blissful shore where my parents ar
: waiting to receive me-"
: "oh, cheer up, sweet Blanche. Cor