The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11


Alice and May and the regal mother, in
the full glory of possession, surrounded
by everything that money could pur-
chase. Every beautiful tree was stand
ing prim and stately, with added stature
and circumference, but otherwise as IA
Inillar In appearance as they were on
that evening, well remembered by the
reader, when Henry Lee, without
friends and pennlless, stood writhing
under the effects of his fathers brutal
Ity, and looked, with soul-siek longlngs,
into the Windows where Melvin Hast
lngs sat, unmlndful Of his yearnings for
recognition.
II was difficult for Alice TO restrain
her tears as she again looked upon each
familiar object. But she conquered her
emotions with q strong effort Of her
will, and bearing her burden of band
boxes before her, stepped upon the mar
ble threshold and timidly rang the bell
1t seemed an age before the summons
was answered by the almond-eyed Ce-
lestlal, who conducted her along the IA
miliar corridors TO the room that had
been her own, where her mother, now
unable TO leave the house, had by her
own desire been installed, and where all
the little mementoes of her loved aud
lost one might be ever present TO soothe
and comfort her.
The milIiner slowly uncovered the
boxes, revealing to the delighted bride
expectant the different designs OF her
really exquisite skill, and eliciting faint
words Of praise from the apathetic in
valid, who noticed the milliner with
far more interest than she bestowed
upon her merchandise.
"You are right, May. she does resem-
ble Alice" she said, feebly, as she toyed
nervously with her wasted hands, and n
deep hectic played upon her cheek.
"She not only resembles Alice In ap-
pearance, but her Tastes are just as per-
feet as hers" replied May.
"You excite my curiosity" said the
nsodiste, affecting TO be very busy In re-
arranging flowers and iulle.
I'VE. were talking Of my lost
daughter" explained the mother. "You
bear remarkable resemblance to her
1 can't describe 1t exactly. She was
fair, and you are brown, her hair was
light, yours is dark, and you are more
plump than she was; but the smile and
the eye and the teeth and voice are the
very same"
A servant entered the apartment
bearing a card for Miss May Hastings
announcing Henry Lee.
"AIiss lie Clerq, will you please ex-
euse me, as l have callers? And if II
will not be asking too much, l should
be pleased to have you remain with
mamma until return. My other sis
ters are out boating, and We never leave
mamma alone" said May.
Certainly; will remain with pleas
ure," was the cheerful response. "An'
now, my dear Mrs. Hastings, II you viii
allow me to chafe your temples, / thinl
can cool your fever"
Suiting the action to the word, Alic
sat down beside the bed and placed he
hand lovingly over the invalid's eyes.
az have only to shut my eyes TO b
able to imagine that you are Alice, sh
said, cropping for the disengaged hand
J her attendant.
"rheh, my dear madam, keep you
eyes shut and enjoy the idea, If it wi
do you good"
Mrs. Hastings obeyed the injunction
, and was soon In n deep and prolonge
sleep, from which she awoke at las
. much refreshed and smiling happily.
81 dreamed that Melvin and AliC
had both returned" she said, as ht
eyes put on q dreamy, far-away looi
'I thought they were both prosperou
, and happy, and ah. it has done me :
much good to meet them, even in
dream. Come again, when you ear
won't you 81
Indeed, shall be happy to CON
again, If possible. You strongly remin
me OF my own dear mother. She Ina
just such eyes, and her beautiful blond
D hair could not be told from yours,
= verify believe"
: as your mother living9"
: "Yes; but her health is poor"
e docs she know where you are >" an
= the anxious eyes searched the face
n the Dlodiste as if in eager hope for an a
: firmative answer.
n "She never comes to see me, becaui
she did not approve of my becoming
s milliner," was the evasive answer.
"Why doesn't May come back
: querIed the mother, Impatiently. "She
d been talking all the afternoon wi
l Henry Lee.n
n But May did not come back, al
t Alice, who had with difficulty restrain
d her emotions during the long vigil
e side her sleeping mother, arose TO G
e promising, in response to frequent Inv
: tatIons, to call again whenever Ii
G pressing engagements would permit.
If az called, Miss Hastings" said Hen
Lee, with much embarrassment, as so,
?, as he could introduce the subject, "
e have a little strictly confidential ia
n with you upon q very important matte
% It will be necessary to proceed with I
e, utmost caution. Ahem! Have y
i, any idea where your sister Alice Is -
IT None whatever. Ibelleve my faith
Iy would give half his fortune Just to lea
OF her whereabouts"