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CHAPTER XIV.


We were all looking forward with much
pleasure to an anticipated visit from Nellie
1t was the first time she had returned home
since her marriage, and but for the anxious
thoughts with which my heart was filled, I
should have been as happy as the rest of the
family. "Mr. English" had not repeated his
visit, though I heard he was still in our neigh
borhood.
1t was in the morning of the day on which
we were expecting Nellie, that John came in
the room, where Mary and myself were sit.
ting, and said
81 think have secured very good hand,
Matte. A man came to me yesterday for
hire, and was so much pleased with his ap-
pearance, that l engaged him on the spot.
He has no family, and as he seems anxious to
go to work, told him he could sleep in one
of the attic rooms until we could get his
house ready for him. Do you see any objec-
tion to this ?"
"No; will have his room prepared. When
will he be here?'
"He is coming this evening""
Nellie arrived just at twilight. She looked
very delicate and seemed nervous and excita-
BILE, but she was so happy at being at Elmwood
again that hoped her paleness was only from
some temporary cause. When I took her to
her room that night, she said
"Now, Matte, tell me about Mary. Hen
rietta Lewis has circulated some scandalous
reports in our neighborhood regarding her.
Do tell me the cause of her fainting. could
gather nothing from your letter."
II have nothing to tell you. / only know
she was walking in the grounds with Mr..
Howard, and tainted. suppose it was from
over exertion. You remember she was very
delicate at the time"
"Then, you do not think he was the cause
of it?"
81 do not know that he was. I asked her
afterward what made her sick, and she said
nothing that is, nothing can tell you"
"It is very strange. do not like to doubt
Mary; but her conduct has given rise to these
reports. wish we knew more about it,
"There is nothing wrong on her part 1 am
sure, said 1. II have perfect trust and conf
dence in her"
"Has she seen Mr.. Howard since ?"
"No; but presume she will now, as Hen
rietta and himself will certainly call upon
you. Do you know we have new neigh
Dor "a Mr. English He has called upon
US, but I was not prepossessed in his favor,
though they say he is very agreeable"
Il am sorry to hear Of any strangers COM
ing among us. like the old set Of neighbofs
so much better; but then you know 1 am an
old married lady now, and am not expected
to be interested in any neighborhood but my
own 1 have never yet learned to feel as if
Clifton was my home. That name seems on
ly to belong to Elmwood. But l must not
keep you up any longer-good night?
l felt almost inclined to tell her everything
then; but when l saw her looking so pale and
delicate, and remembered that, perhaps, l
might prevent her from knowing the truth, l
could not mention the subject to her. ! gave
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and on no account let Mary hear of it. will
keep watch myself, and intend to rent one OF
the cabins near the house to white man, 80
there will be two of us to make fight, if neces-
sary."
"What do you think these men can be af'
ter, John?'
"I have no idea. Perhaps they fancy we
have large quantity of silver. If they only
knew what had become of it, they would not
think the little that is left, worth taking"
"Have you the receipt for that payment,
John ?"
eyes; but do you know, Matte, have Of
ten thought we did wrong to pay that money.
What difference did it make to us if old Wal
ker's debts never were paid"
"You forget Nellie. Think how she would
suffer if she knew her father had left this
country leaving single debt unpaid"
"Yes, poor little darling! Disgrace would
go harder with her than any one l know.
There is no chance of her ever hearing it now.
The money was paid, and the old fellow is
dead so I hope we have heard the last of the
whole business"
Before I could answer him, the door opened
and Mr.. Howard and "Mr. English" were an
nonnced.
lam certain I should not have known Mel
lies father, so perfect was his disguise, had not
my suspicious been already aroused. He
looked many years younger than 1 expected
to see him, and had the polished, graceful
manners of all elegant gentleman. This last
being a new character, so far as my recollec-
ton of him went, saw it would be easy for
him to deceive the other members of the fam
lily. We discussed generalities for some time,
and in the course of conversation he mention
ed Cuba.
"By the way, Miss Leslie" he said, turning
to me with a peculiar smile, "you have very
devoted admirer in my friend Owen Morris.
If itwere not for his being such a regular wo-
man hater, I could almost fancy there was
some romance connected with his former ac-
quaintance with you"
"There is no romance about our friendship,
I can assure you. We have known each 9TH
er intimately for many years, and, I suppose,
having few friends, he clings all the more to
those he knows to be tried and true"
"And you are just as warm friend as he
is, Miss Matte" said Mr.. Howard, Judging
from the complimentary manner in which
you spoke of him, on the first night of our &C.
quaintance."
"Did I ?" I replied, unconcernedly. "No
doubt he deserves all said of him." Then
turning to "Mr. English, I asked, "is this your
first visit to our neighborhood?"
"The first, for many years. 1 suppose it
would not do for me to say how many, as I
remember you were child at the time"
"Then you have seen US before. thought
your face was familiar. am not ashamed Of
my age, so you need have no hesitation in
mentioning dates in order to save my feelings.
I think, now, you recall it to my mind, can
remember the exact circumstances under
which l last saw you, though I suas but a
child"
His face flushed, and he gave me an uneasy
glance but returned it with steady look
From that time he knew, that in tampering
with the welfare and happiness of those 1
loved, he had found in me, one who would
fight "to the DEATH" before giving up.
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&eadiug.
From the Charleston News, I'd INST.
MODEL ESTABLISHMENT.

RUssELL's BLIND AND SASH FACToRY-A
DESCRIPTION OF THE MACH1NERY-Eco
NoMICAL MANAaEMENT-THE PRECAU
TIoNs AGAINST FIRE.
Among the many evidences of the growth
and prosperity of Charleston there is none
perhaps, more cheering or more complete than
that which is afforded by the extensive facto'
ry of Messrs. w. P. Russell & Co., at the east
end of Hasel street.
THE MAIN FACTORY
Is located in spacious building, three stories
in height. Upon the first floor, the principal
feature is an immense lathe, upon which huge
sticks of timber are turned into columns and
pillars. There are also other machines used
in preparing material for doors, sashes and
blinds. The machinery of the entire factory
is driven by a powerful engine located on this
floor, the boiler being in 6re-proof clubhouse
adjoining. There is
planning MACHINE,
A complication of cogs and wheels, but in it.
self the perfection of mechanical skill and In
genuity. A rough board is run through it,
and, by the single process, comes out Planeed
on both sides, and tongued and grooved ready
for use for ceiling and flooring. On the sec
ond floor, where the material prepared below
is glued together, there are all the latest i'm
provements in machinery. In the manufac-
ture of blinds, for instance, no work at all is
performed by hand. Theslats are cut, planed
and trimmed to the proper size by machinery.
The side pieces are put into machine that
grasps them and punches the holes into which
the Stats are fitted, and, in less time almost
than it takes to tell it, the blind is ready to
be glued together. In making
DOORS AND WINDOW FRAMES,
All the moulding, morticing, dove-tailing and
planning is done by machinery, and there is
little need for other human help than such as
is necessary to direct and manipulate the ma.
chinery. The stuff is all cut out and shaped
on the second floor. 1t is then left to dry and
season for several weeks, and is finally put to-
gether and carried up to the store room on
the third floor. Here the glazing and paint
ing is done, and the sashes, blinds and doors
of all sizes and criptions are stored away
to fill orders But it is not alone to the max
ing of windows and doors that the work is
A SPACIOUS CARPENTER SHOP,
Which will be supplied with approved ma
chinery, and in which will be built all the
separate parts which constitute the framework
of a house. At this time the firm are taking
orders for the erection of houses, every part
of which is built in their establishment, and
sent off in detached pieces. The facilities for
doing the work are of course ample, and hous-
es are frequently cut out, as it were, and sent
off to distant parts of the State to be erected.
Messrs. w. P. Russell & Co. have associated
with them, as superintendent Of their estab:
lishment, Mr.. VIM. G. Speir, an active and
energetic architect and mechanic, aud plans
and specifications of buildings can now be had
at the factory.
The economy with which the entire estab'
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had not a chance. The man is dead now,
and l will not say anything against him."
could not help smiling at the old lady's
last remark. 1t did not seem to strike her
how much she had said
It was long and wakeful night to me.
What, with Owen Morris letter, the proba'
bility of our being soon homeless, and the an
ticipated interview next day, it was impossl'
BILE to sleep. became so restless at LENGTH
that l determined I would sit up and read.
On drawing the curtain from the window
to look out, I saw dark figure moving among
the trees. I determined not to light my lamp
but watch the person, who ever it might be.
I soon saw it was man, and that he was en-
deavoring to keep under the shadow OF the
shrubbery. suppose he must have heard q
noise, for he stood still a moment, as if listen
ing, and then hurried off: I did not think it
necessary to disturb Mary by calling John,
but decided to mention it to him the following
day.
The next morning I rose early, and took
advantage Of the freedom from interruption
which knew l should have then, to answer
Owen Morris letter. / wrote as follows:
"Your letter has been received, and though its
contents have occasioned me many anxious mo-
ments, am glad you wrote to me. There is a
stranger in the neighborhood who calls himself
William English, and 1 am almost sure he is
Nellie's father. Mr.. Richard Howard-a friend
ofyours-will bring Mr.. English to see me to-day
I know you will regret to learn that my mother
made a will, soon after her marriage, leaving her
property to her husband, Mr.. Walker, w who ~
Nellie's father. AS he probably has the Will now
in his possession, our home is the property lie Is
coming to look after, as he told you. l have not
mentioned this to any one but yourself III IS
his present intention to claim Elmwood, shall
endeavor to dissuade him from it, before speak
ing to John on the subject. A man was seen lurk-
ing near the house last night. think it likely
that it was Mr.. English, but am at loss to
know why he should act in this way.
"I find am writing to you as unreservedly as
in the olden time Let this convince you that my
feelings, also, are unchanged; both as regards
yourself and the cause of our separation. Rest
assured if ever need friend, there is no one to
whom I would rather apply, for sympathy and
advice, than yourself. cannot say 'come,' as you
would like me to but if you should ever return to
this country, you will be most gladly welcomed
byyour friend, MATTE LESLIE
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her long and loving kiss, and left her
the night.

HeT d louS ahu IoS'nS N'o'' "
the night.
All retired early except myself. Aunt
Patsy had not been very we'll, and sat with
her until quite late. She had had some won
derful dreams, which, she said, indicated trou'
BILE, and the dear old lady became so nervous
while telling me of them, that | thought
would read aloud, hoping to put her to sleep
I had Just finished chapter in the Bible
when heard some one in the hall. l went
out-making as little noise as possible-and
closed the door after me.
I had no light in my hand, but the moon
was shining brightly, and could have easily
perceived any one standing near me. l looked
around, but no one was there. As turned
the angle of the stairway, which was in the
shade, the hand was holding in front of me
touched a human figure! In an instant,
I said
"Who are your"
There was no answer. repeated my ques'
ton in louder tone.
"Who are your"
A voice replied, ut is me, Miss-the new
hand. 1 came down stairs to get some water
to drink"
"Wait moment" said I. II will bring
you light"
I went into my room, and having lighted a
candle, returned. found the man standing
where had left him. He followed me down
stairs took glass of water, and then went
up to his room.
did not like his looks, and finding him
wandering about the house at this late hour
did not improve my opinion of him. l de-
termined to say nothing until had something
more tangible to take hold Of:
The next day Nellie seemed much brighter,
and it was quite like old times to see her hap
py face at our table once more. She was as
full of fun as ever, and shocked aunt Patsy,
by her frivolous manner-the old lady think
ing that all married people should be digni6ed.
While we we're at breakfast, Nellie said
"Aunt Patsy, what is this I hear about Mat
tie and yourself quarrelling? You never did
it while 1 was at home. I am afraid Mary
does not keep you in order"
"Me, quarrelling, child?" said aunt Patsy,
in astonishment. "Who ever said such a
thing of me-"
"Oh friend Of yours She said she came
here one day soon after I left, and found
Matte had put you to bed, and ordered you
to stay there-would not even let you see her
the dearest friend you had in the world"
81 know whom you mean now-old Miss
Nancy Turner. Yes, 1 auas in bed but 1
put myself there to keep out of her way"
"That was the way of it I thought, per-
haps, Matte had put you to bed while she en-
tertained some of her beaux. By the way,
Matte, is Mr.. English married. You may
depend upon it, there's nothing like being an
old mans darling"
"I thought I told you I did not like Mr..
English Nellie"
"That is nothing, my dear; so you told me
you did not like Mr.. Howard, and yet find
he was here almost every day, at one time"
Mary's cheeks turned crimson, but she said
nothing.
II think you ought to ask Mary's pardon,
Nellie, for speaking of her cousin in this
way"
"There is no necessity, Nellie" said Mary,
quickly. II am not fond of cousin Richard,
either"
The words were scarcely uttered, when the
door opened, and Mr.. Howard and "Mr. Eng
lish" entered the room.
TO BE CONTINUED NEXT WEEK.
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NEW ANECDOTE OF LINCOLN.

New anecdotes of President Lincoln are
sufficiently rare, but here is one which is au.
thentic and characteristic, whether we consid'
er the Presidents goodness Of heart or the
naivette with which it found expression.
When Colonel Mullgan's Chicago Regiment
lay in camp away down South, one Of the
privates, call him Barney D., in mo-
ment of passion and intoxication, stabbed and
terribly mangled comrade. Barney was
one of the hard characters Of the command,
and it was matter Of no surprise when the
court martial sentenced him for this last and
gravest of his many offences, to be shot, and
fixed the day of his execution: Meanwhile,
to the surprise of every one, including the
surgeons, the wounded man began to recover,
and was soon pronounced out of danger.
Public opinion took the usual turn. It was
thought pity, after all, to shoot a fine young
fellow, such as Barney was in his better mo.
ments; besides, he was one Of the boys, had
been born, like them, in Chicago, grown up
with them, and fought with them. A move
ment looking to a petition for the culprit's
pardon was set on foot, in which none joined
more heartily than the wounded man, and the
camp, which, but yesterday, was for lynching
Barney, now yearned to save his life But
the General commanding had approved the
finding of the court martial, and only the
President could interfere, and the regiment
was encamped away from the telegraph lines.
So that, though the necessary documents had
been forwarded, backed by strong recommen'
dations, there were grave doubts if the merci-
full message which Mr.. Lincoln was certain to
send, would reach the camp in time. An ex-
press was sent to the nearest telegraph station,
thirty miles away, to carry the message with
all haste, and all waited impatiently.
The night before the fatal day arrived.
Barney was to be shot at sunrise the next day.
No reprieve had arrived and reluctantly the
adjutant prepared the necessary orders, de-
tailed the firing party, arranged for the pa
rade The night wore on. 1t is safe to say
that not an eye was closed in the camp, and
every ear was strained for the hoof beats from
the east. Past midnight, one, two, three
o'clock. There were movements in the gray
eastern sky; the brilliant southern stars paled;
it was almost dawn.
Suddenly faint sound was heard as of
shout away to the east. The excitement be-
came electric. Men rushed from their tents
halfdressed, and gathered in anxious groups.
The officers were hardly less excited, and
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How TO MAKE A MUSTARD PLASTER
How many people are there who really know
how to make mustard plaster? Not one in
hundred at the most, perhaps, and yet mus.
tard plasters are used in every family, and
physicians prescribe their application, never
telling anybody how to make them, for the
simple reason that the doctors themselves do
not know, as rule The ordinary way is to
mix the mustard with water, tempering it
with little -four, but such plaster as that
makes it simply abominable. Before it has
half done its work it begins to blister the pa
tient, and leaves him finally with painful,
aayed spot, after having produced far less ef'
feet in beneficial way than was intended.
Now, a mustard plaster should never make
blister at all. If blister is wanted, there are
other plasters far better than mustard for that
purpose. When you make mustard plaster,
then, use no water whatever, but mix the
mustard with the white of an egg, and the re-
suit will be plaster which will "draw" per-
fectly, but will not produce blister even up
on the skin of an infant, no matter how long
it is allowed to remain upon the part. For
this we have the word of an old and eminent
physician, as we'll as our own experience.
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DECLINED TO ANswER.-Somebody write

DECLINED TO ANswER.-Somebody writes
to the San Francisco Chronicle to ask whom
Cain married. The Chronicle sternly replies !:
ave are sorry to be obliged to refuse to an
swer the question. Upon any subject Of a
public nature we never refuse to throw the
desired light. But this is altogether differ
ent thing. 1t is family matter, with which
we do not dare to meddle. Cain died some
time before many of us were born, and such
idle curiosity regarding the family affairs Of
a deceased person We regard as reprehensible
and calculated>to violate the sanctities Of do
mestic life. For these reasons, and because
we do not wish to injure the feelings of the
relatives of the deceased, we decline to answer
the question"
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I6r How shall we settle the labor question !"
exclaimed member of the Georgia Legisla-
ture, in the midst of his speech. "By all 60.
ing to work and earning your nghonestlyp
thundered spectator in the gallery. That
sentiment brought down the house.
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The Forms OF WATER.-Millions of our
fellow. creatures live and die without ever hav.
ing seen hail, snow, or ice. Millions more
never gaze on glacier during their whole al
lowance of three.score years and ten.
There are whole tribes and nations of men
to whom the ocean is thing unknown.
Dwellers on extensive alluvial plains have to
take their notions of waterfall from lock
or mill-weir.
Rain is most partially and unequally dis
tributed. There is spot near Bangor, in
Wales, where it rains more or less every day
in the year. Another, in Borrowdale, COM
petes with its rsinfall. At Perpignan, chief
town of the Oriental Pyrenees, France, it
rains 80 seldom that when the phenomenon
does occur, little boys and girls call each 9TH
er out to see it, and catch the drops on their
inquisitive tongues.
In the Pampss there occur long droughts
which are almost periodical, the interval be-
ing about fifteen years. There are localities,
as in the Great Desert, where it never rains at
all also within the Arctic and Antarctic Cir
cles, where the deposition of water on the
earth occurs only in the shape Of snow (and
that the very fnest) and frozen vapor, or mi
mute particles of ice, floating in the air. Meth.
er does it hail there-hail being frozen rain.
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t9 A novel spectacle was recently witnessed
in Detroit, Michigan. About a fortnight
since, a widow named Gathner met an an.
quaintance on the street, and said that she
wasin destitute condition, and had no means
of keeping starvation and death from her
door. The gentleman thus addressed looked
at the woman moment, and replied that she
was young and good looking enough to marry
again. To this Mrs. Gathner answered, that
she had no objection to such to an arrange.
ment but she had thus far been unable to find
a husband. "I'll sell you at auction" replied
the gentleman, "and the only proviso shall be
that the highest bidder ahall court you for q
week in order that you may know him." The
woman consented, and the sale was announced.
The asctioneer stated to the crowd which as
sembled, that he had known the woman for
years, and that he knew her to be industrious
and of good character, and then he opened
the sale. Bidding was lively, and everybody
in great humor. In the crowd was an old
bachelor named Joslyn, and he was the only
one who took the joke as a real fact He
jumped the bidding from forty-three cents to
five dollars, and then raised it to eight dol.
lars. The actioneer called at that figure, and
the widow was knocked down. Joslyn han.
ded her the money, agreed to the proviso, and
left the crowd, none of whom had thought
that marriage would take place. One did
take place, however, after the terms Of the
proviso had been faithfully carried out. And
while it is quite certain that Joslyn has found
a good helpmeet, the bridegroom's friends say
that be is sober, steady, good'tempered, and
we'll off.