The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1872-10-18
CHAPTER XIV.

THE MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE.
The next morning Andrew, who had
remained at Captain Marsh's the re-
mainder of the night, accompanied
Blanche as far as Colonel Hewitrs.
Bidding her not to forget speaking a
good word for "brass buttons" to her
penitent cousin, he crossed the lawn
and proceeded to his boarding-house,
where a steaming breakfast awaited
him, served up by the hands of his
rOsy-cheeked landIady.
Blanche entered the house Just as the
Coloneps family were sitting down to
breakfast, and nothing would answer
but that she should partake with them,
notwithstanding she urged her return
home TO eat with her prodigaI cousin.
"Well, Cordelia is again restored to
us safe and sound" said she, and she
took the offered seat. "She has learned
a useful lesson, and one that will un-
doubtedly benefit her in the future"
eyes, and teach her not to put too
much confidence in romantic French
men and visionary castles" added the
Colonel.
"But choose a lover from her own
country, hey?" exclaimed the merry
voice of Robert, who smiled as he en-
tered.
''That remains yet to be settled" re-
marked the Colonel, giving his nephew
a knowing wink.
Nov, uncle, be lenient and do not
expose any youthful follies you may
have discerned," /" replied Robert, seating
himself beside Blanche. "But, auntie,
to change the subject, what do you say
to trip TO Niagara?n
81 should like it very much, Robert, /"
replied Mrs. Hewitt. 'But what in the
world put that into your head so early
this morning?"
81 cannot say, unless I dreamed Of
it," was the reply. Though 1 have al
ways had a desire to see one of the
grandest and most magnificent sights
in America, yet have never visited
this great waterfall; so / have at last
made up my mind to go. Who will ac-
company me?''
Il, for one, my boy" was his uncle's
rejoinder. "If the ladies agree, we will
start next week. What do YOU say,
Sis?" and he turned to his lovely
daughter.
''Oh, / should be so delightedrI wa.
Sonora's reply. "And Blanche. vor
must make one Of our number, for yot
know my pleasure would be incomplet,
if you were not along"
"But think 1 must refuse myself tn
qualification. Though have been ther
several times, it would afford me non
the less delight to go again; but hav
been from home so much this summe
that feel that / should devote the res
of it TO grandma's comfort and pleas
ure. If agreeable, 1 will resign M
place to Cordelia, whom know woul
be rejoiced at seeing one of Nature
prOudest and most sublime work:
When will you start, Mrs. Hewitt?r
ut is so very sudden a proposition
"NNAANNAg hlloM L suDluS6 W
may as well say the first Of the comin
week." looking towards her husban,
for an answer.
"Just as you say, Alice,u replied th
Colonel. awe gentlemen are like son
always ready, but you ladies have !
many 'ixings' that it is like rigoino
ship out to sea to get ready"
"a letter! a letterpi was Sonor.,
sudden exclamation, as Rissey bounde
in bearing letter post-marked tsT,on;.
lana"
''Yes, Miss Snory, dat am frum Mas.
Harry sure 'nuffl" exclaimed Risse,
her large eyes opening to their fnIlo,
extent as Mrs. Hewitt, breaking a,
seal, dropped upon the table pair ,
gold earrings with long yellow dror
such as may be seen among the mulatt
girls at the South.
"De Lord bless Miss Dell. I nev,