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R Good ginghams at 10 cents per
yard. Prices of everything at R. G.
MILES, Somerton, Ohio, reduced, even
the price Of a spool OF thread
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Dissolution Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the firm of
~ Rissbeek b Moore, Of Ozark, Monroe
County. Ohio, was dissolved by mutual consent
|on the %5th day of March. 1875. The business
will be continued and the accounts settled, by
NJ. s. w. J. Moore.
mch30. '75wj. RIESBEOK & MOORE.
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ewThe, Simmons House in New
Matamoras, Washington county, Ohio,
Is a good hotel in every respect.
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HMr. LEONARD JACKSON Of this
township, Center, is the owner of SOW
9,months and Is days old, March 30,
that is raising fine litter of pigs, nine
in number. ..-ss,,..s.,
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EWarranty, Mortgage and Quit
ClaimDeeds, Ghattle Mertgsges, Sum-
none, Subp@nas, Executions, and other
blanks used by Justices OF the Peace for
sale at THE SPIRIT Office.
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SAVE MONEY AND HEALTH-The rep
utation of the Wilson Shuttle Sewing
Machine is so thoroughly established
that no word in its commentator is
necessary: The plan adopted by the
manufacturers of this famous machine
of placing their prices SO low US to
come within the reach Of the poorer
classes, certainly entities them to the
gratitude Of those who are really mos,
in need of such an article.
Machines win be delivered at any Rail
road Station near this county, free of trar
portation charges, if ordered through
the Companys Branch Houses at S27 d
329 Superior street, Cleveland, Ohio.
They send an elegant catalogue and
chrome circular free on application.
This Company want few more good
agents,
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aGE Out of four applicants for ad.
mission to the Bar at the late term o.
District Court, at St. Clairsville, three
were advised, by the committee, to ap.
ply themselves again to their books.
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EMrs HueH CRAWFORD, OF Perry
township, trecently purchased house
and lot, in the North end of town, OF
Mr.. S. L. MOONEY.
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EEThe hard freeze last Friday night
Il is feared killed all the fruit that had es
capped the severe weather of the past
Winter.
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rgThe home place Of ERNEST WAER
MckE, deceased, IN Washington 'coun'
ty, was sold at Master Commissioner
sale on the Sd inst, for 81, 500. -
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MARRIED. March l6, 1876, by Elder
JACOB -ERLEwINE, of Adams township,
Mr. JOHN SHEETS aud Mrs. REBEocA
SMITH
March %, 1875, by S, A. ATKINSON
Esq. of Adams township, Mr., JACOB
REEF and, Miss MARaARET A. GAssER
On the 9th nst.,by Rev. W. F. SMITH
Mr.. JOHN NJ. WELLS and Miss MARY
E. BoYp.
, On the 1lth inst,by JACKSON HAuaH1
Esq, of jackson to wnship, Mr.. ROBERT
s. DoRFF and Miss CATuARISE BARN
ARD.
On the 18th inst, by JOHN MuHLE
MAN, Esq of Ohio township, Mr.. GEO
MYERS and Miss SARAH EIsENBART, ,botl
of Monroe county.zss ~ a
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EThe Malaga pike and the pike
from this place to the foot of the Nc
KEowN hill, are in bad condition. Both
roads should be repaired immediately
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. ~ a: n ~. ~! 1r"esry ~ g'..
,1I lsn.Dtg". IYa. a'ts I'''''' 'H'''''"
: @ rIW r.,,t.ro of p,,u,,.,.o
REMaRKs.
The village of Stafford Is situated in ths
southern part If Monroe County. Ohio. twenty
miles from the Ohio River, and Is famed for the
hospitality, morality anu intelligence Of, its
citizens.
Tho school buildings ar new and comirodi-
ons. Students can obtain good aecommoda-
'''ns at 'eaSohaoe rates:
NORMAL DEPARTMENT.
The Principal OF this department u sNahl1d.
ny his long experience as teacher, TO o.nduce
he school IN saah manner as will usskt y
desirable lnstitutioa f'r those who wish -
prepare th~'nseives f'r saaeiing Special eaS
wiz .. 'akeh !" mase tne PsIais o. 'n.s oePssr
nahis ;.....rs.;.s se shs " T'..; s..s .a" De-
III, Ill ~ 49," -xn,.'. - In 49,.
.ha,ahr 80. 10 - m.s.! ...a..S :" 1.. 10
ths 40 1870. ~ ,.H,...sss Nor,,si
inst,,r,a n;Ii b. MA .s,rs.,o~tAlv a., az -.
a, - .hosa :. ~ ~ I ~ ). 49,. 49,
'n''' "''' WIS., =
CLASSICAL DEPARTMENT.
The Prine,pai OF shs~ depafsmshtA y pTspAra
.ha p'a;msns- 4 r..,a "a crs.h .sd f....,;.S
TJtor,trra III. ..,rrsot r.,n,n,as.;.., - N.
Modern Lanxuase viii be tauvht. and pans
| will be taken to teach the apile 70 spaak there
languages Aueutly. ruflcient know edge al
latin and Greek will be impaired to enshle pa
pits to take an advanced standing IN our tess
colleges
ELocCTroS.
| Will be taught by an instructor who has made
It a speciality. and has had considerable expe'
rienoe as Public Reader
LECTURES. LITERARY SOCIETIES. EXAM.
N.r,aSa rrc
r;.a IL es:...,a. h;..
.;,1 sss ~ ~ i1isey ana See,N'' suoEsis !.l.;
".li oe gym Nv .na,s soin'-mon,liy. L.'e
.aIy soe,e,y WIZ oe ofgsnised In connection
s.sa 'ae s'uou an sAslnan.en N we sail-
Jus VI" Al Ne ii'Au ~ 'Ae e''o W sS seri~'
! TEXT HooKa.
Rays Mathematioal Series, Hsrveya Ngiish
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RProf R. j.. SMITH, formerly OF
This place, has accepted the position OF
Principal of the Academy at Beverly,
Washington county, Ohio.
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w The attensionl OF our readers in
Beallsville and surrounding country is
called to the card of Dr. a. M.F No
CULLouoH, to be found elsewhere in this
issue.
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EAaspark OF FIRE from the stove.
pipe fell and ignited the fire.board in
the postsofflces last Saturday: morning,
but wasextinguished before any serious
damage was done.
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JOHN TRUAx's ESTATE.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersign-
~ ed has been appointed Administrators on
the estate of John Trilux. late of Monroe ceun-
ty, deceased T,a OBEDIAH TRUA&.
apr13, '75w3 ~ 'tttttt
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-04-20

HJAMEs E, WAY, Esq, of Wash
ington township, this county. was ad
mitted to the practice of law at the re.
cent term of District Court at Marietta,
Ohio. q g essses sks
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eFThe Belmont Bank at Somerton,
Belmont County, commenced business
the first Of this month, and, We learn,
Is doing well. ---.
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New Aaxer,iser !

Medical Card, Ya, DR. MoCuLLoUeH
Dry Goods, TAYLOR q ARMSTRONG
Merchant Tailors, j. II STALLMAN q 20
Dry Goods, SIMPSON q HoeE
Paints. Oils, DC, w. H., ROBINSON
Tomb Stones, CARROLL &. Bro
Steamer Andes, CHAs MUHLEMAN
Courier q Express, c. II. BooTH & Co
Carnets a Furniture. q. MENDEL,
BooTH q Co
T1ocks A. Jewtlry. C. P BRowN
st. James Hotel, REILLY, sN1DER q
HOBBS
Select School, III Sill u. McVAY
Mt. Union College, o. N. HARTsHoRN
Photograph Gallery, H. T. ARDLEY
Adm'r's Sale, sA l. l.. Upton
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GE-Yard wide 'hleached muslins at
10 cents per yard, at R. C. MILES ,
Somerton, Ohio.
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eEMr. WILLIAM PARSONS, one OF
the oldest citizens .of Barnesville, died
the sthfinsts aged S6 years. q q -
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Buckingham's Dye.
E0R rHE wuysKERH.

AS our Reviewer in many cases
requires too long a time, and too
much eare. to restore gray or faded
Whiskerh We have prepared this
dye, in owe preparation, !; which will
quickly aud eaectually accomplish
this result. It is easily applied,
and produces a color which will
neither rub nor wash of: Sold by
all Druggists. Price Fifty Cents.
Manufactured by R. P. HALL. 4 CO..
NASHUA, MI
mayl2'74Y
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I2g01,I' p :: II Y J
Unrivaled and Superior Inducements
IN QUANTITY STYLE AND PRICES, IN ess =.
Spring { SUMMER
I. 8tG;O'OlDS!
AT F. DIE HI & c O s
Consisting in part of Dry Goods Fancy Goods Notions
Ladies Linen Suits Boots ShOes Hats and Ready Made Clothing Hardware
oueenswars Groceries, Fish, &C., &c.
A SPLENDID LINE OF CARPETSl

And OIL CLOTHS Bought the Eastern market s the lowest Cash Price
o
Short quick Call and Line
guaranteed s /. =
s kinds highest market taken 10 exchange for
With merit the future
public --. ,"s.f ab# f. +DIEHL ~ co hH
apr375 75m3. Building
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Administrators Sale OF Personal
Property.

Properly.
I will sell, on thu premises, one mil
and half south east of Malaga, OF
Thursday, the 22d inst, the persona
property belonging to the estate Of Joh1
Upton deceased.
F}t}1 LORENZO L TlPToN,
April 20--1t. Administrator.
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Report of fhe Baresville school
for the Term Ending the Sd Of
April, 1875.
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The first steamer from the east side
of the lake reached Chicago Friday
night Large fields Of ice are still re-
ported.
George Reynolds, Mormon, has
been found guilty of polygamy, and
sentenced to one years Imprisonment
and fine Of $500.
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Golden. Rulc Store.

Golden. Rulc Store.
(sss advertisement in this papsr,) take This
method Of informing his old customers and
the public generally, that shall be pleased
to have them call and see me at his cid stand
Corner Of Ferry and Market Streets.
where shall sndeavor to treat them In suoh
= manner as to merit oontinuaucs Of che
patronage bestowed upon my predecessor
TX SMITH
N. B.--rshall carry on the Drug business
as heretofore.
Claringtou. Ohio, April s, ls75-w4.
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CLARINGTOrI
SCHOOL,

SELECT SCHOOL.
TIME first session Of this School will COM
i mence on Tuesday, April 20, and
end Friday, July 2, 1875. None but comps.
tent and experienced teachers will be en-
ployed, and no efforts spared to make this
School equal In point of excellence to any in
this section Of the country.
While we desire the patronage of any Wish
ing a thorough practical education, We esps-
cialIy solicit the attendance Of those desir-
ing to qualify Themselves for teaching, as
special attention will be given TO that class OF
students. sgENE
TUITION.
Common Branches ............. .a5 90
Higher .............. z 90
Tuition required In advance, and no de-
ductions made for absence except in cases Of
protracted illness. N
Good boarding can be obtained st reasona.
BILE rates.
For further particulars address or call OF
II. +. TILFORD, Principal,
moh23, 75tf. Glsripgton, ONO.
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At the Very Lowest Prices.

At the Very Lowest Prices.
HAVING purchased late, and at great de-
IL cline in prices, we will be able to sell as
low for cash, or to prompt paying customers
as goods can be bought at any other estab-
lishment on this side of the Ohio River,
Retail Sample dealers not excepted.
Come and see for yourself before purchasing
elsewhere. IN. KOEHLER q co.
mayI9,'74Y.
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Probate Notice

A CC0UNTS and vouchers have been 6led in
II the Probate Court of Monroe County.
Ohio, for settlement, by the following Bxscu-
tors, Administrators and Guardians.
John Frotisoh Executor Of Fled. Haueisen
partial
A.c. Armstrong Adm'r Of John PAUL, final.
J. r. Cuiverhouss Guardian Of Harvey Ullom,
final.
L. D.Cramblstt Guardiin Of Joanna Cramb.ett
partial,
W. L. Norris Guardian Of Sarah O. Wise, par
tial.
Any person interested may Ole written
exceptions to said acoouuts,or any item there
of on or before the 3G,a day of April next.
when the same will be hnally heard and con-
tinued from day 10 day until disposed Of,
JAS. R. MORRIS,
apr6,'75w3. Probate Judge.
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Transfers or Real Estate.
VIM. Johnston to G w. Baker, Al
acres, Center township, S1, 200. -.
H. Crawford Jr.. to r Swaney, l2S
acres, Perry township, $500.
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STAFFORD
Normal and Classical lnstlfnta.
INSTRUCTORS.

fSsTRUCToEs.
ENOGH MARTfN. PrinIpat Of The Nernlnl
Llpartntm and 7tdehsr sJS Mathematics dsS
kyestsa .Siryres.
}. A MARSHALL. Pyiheie&ef Classical ~
,A,rt,nsnt and 7caeJ.r of ,N,ritrp Lmgnagss
4 dhd bbgeAtion
s. NJ. MAR TIN. TEACHER ef Psrmons'p.
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BUSINESS NOTICES.

eg- Nails at SO rs per keg-l0s to
sos, at R. C. MrLEs'. Somerton, Ohio.
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Call and See Ne.

HAVING purchased the store OF C. q.
Il Dankwertb, Darlington, Ohio, known as
the
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HRBlank Deeds and Mot.
cages for sale at thic office
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REMARKS.

The village Of Stafford is situated in ths
southern part If Monroe County. Ohio. twenty
miles from the Ohio River, and is famed for the
hospitality. morality anu intelligence Of its
citizens.
Tho school buildings ar new and comnodi-
ons. Students can obtain good accommoda-
ti0ns a. reasonable rates.
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Post Omces In Mouroe Covn,y.

The following Is correct list Of til,
,anof- nfHooa =, kb;.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1875-03-31

cultivado en- otcos tiempos. Mas cuando
a los siete amos de economic y de fatigas
consigui6 poseer este modesto capital, lie
parecio que estableci6ndose podrfa en-
breves amos triplicarlo. LA suerte le favo-
reci6 los treinta amos de edad va tenia
veinte cinco mil duros. Despues quiso
tener mas-la ambicion humana no Sc sa-
cia nunca-y 10 tuvo. Pero los amos pa
saron y nunca regres6 su provincial
natal
mo tendria d. Cosme otros LAGOS que
su madre y aus intereses que lie ligasen a
la terra 81. SQue solteron de esta 6roca
de decadencia religiosa es un verdadero
celibe7
Pero dej6monos de digresiones y con-
tinuemos nuestra narracion.
Conclude que hubo de conner D. Cos
me, cubierta la cabeza con un gorro grie-
go, Sc arrellan6 en- un silIon que habia
hecho sacar al portal y, fumando un puro
de la mejor calidad de Vuelta-abaio, en-
pezo leer los diarios del dia.
Los que, pasando por la calzada, vie
sep aquel holnbre mueliemente reclinado
en- un asieaa::o moYible Q mecedor en- que
Sc columpiaba perezosamente acariciado
por la brisa vespertina, pelfumado por la
fragancia de las flores del jardin, y entire
tenido con la agreste y suave mGaica que
producfan las ramas de los verdes Arboles
al oscilar blandamente & impulses de los
puroa aires que ali Sc resp-raban, lie cree
rIan seguramente ell mas feliz de los NOR
tales. Sin embargo lnucho Sc enganan los
qae miden los grades de feiicidad por Ia
cuantidad de las riquezas.
D. Cosme habis sido labo.ioso, honrado
ictcEgente, pero egoista Glen veces ha-
Dla tel.ido yaior para arriesgar su fol tuna
en- oPeraciones dificiles, maa no el de aso-
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1875-03-31
(Conti,suacion.)

sHabia existido ALI una familia que hui.
biese sido devorada por la Parca 6 que
estuviesc ausente en- la epoca en- que he
mos trasIadado al leotor este lugar de-
liciosoY
No. D. Cosme era celibe. Aquel hom-
bre, quien despues de treinta y cinco
amos de continue trabajar en- ell comereiC
hab{a sonreido la fortuna, no Sc habia
resignado nunca sacri6car su libertad q
la coyunda matrimonial. No sabemos 81
pensaba volver las montanas de Santan-
der con su mano libre para ofrecersela
alguna rica heredera 8 81 por una especie
de pusilanimidad egoismo no Sc habis
atrevido q enredarse en- los lazos de Hi.
meneo.
NADIA mas triste que cuando un hombre
pasada SUI juventud y su edad viril, Iu-
chando con las fatigas del trabajo, entra
cual solitario peregrino en- ese inviernc
de la vida que empieza q los cuarenta y
cinco amos que termina en- la tumba. Si
enferma, cuantos cuidados le son prodiga-
dos son POGO diligentes y eGcaces como
cue yienen de manos asalariadas no movi-
das por los mobiles impulses del carino ST.
no por el vii resogte del interes,
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1875-03-31

81 es rico, los lejanos parientes que lie
adulan solo esperan que cierre los ojos
para repartirse sus despojos; -si es pobre
un hospital 8 ell triste asilo que de mala
gana lie ofrezca un amigo compasivo es
todo 10 cue le rodea en- ell lecho de su
agonfa.
NADIA mas triste que. la vida la muer-
te del solteron opulento., En- medic de su
lujo todo cuanto en- torno suyo piensa y
Sc mueve es tetrico. De NADIA le sirve ha-
bitar en- I'm palacio, 81 al llegar su casa
no encuentra seres queridos que le reci-
ban en- sus brazos; de NADIA le sirve que
Sc lie sea presentada una oplpara mesa 81
en- derredor suyo no We una sonrisa bene-
vola, la voz musical dc una hija, de un
hiio, de una esposa que lie haga desarru
gar ell ceno de cuidados que ell peso de
los negocios 6 de la desgracia imprime
sobre su rostro; 81, fnalmente, en- su casa
no existe alguien que lie adivine sus gus
tos y Sc snticipe a ellos, alguien que par
ticipe de sus dolores Y de sus alegrfas.
Pero D. Cosme, como etr0s muchos de
su condicion y estado, no estaba solo en
el mundo. AL otro lado de los mares tenia
una madre octogenaria quien el, olga
moslo en- honra suya, enviaba los recursos
precisos para que pasase una vejez exenta
de pobreza. Els verdad que desde la edad
de ounce amos en- que lie habia dado Ell
1ltimo abrazo no habia tenido tempo para
ir a verla: es verdad que Glen yeces haoia
tornado ell proyecto de atravesar ell mar
para cumplir con este deber flial, pero
nunca habia podido lleuar tan loable aspi-
racion.
Ado'escente adn, solo deseaba poseer
dos 8 tres mil pesos para dar Impulse 4
sus tierras de labranga que su Padre,
muerto cuandO 81 tenis siete amos, habia
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1875-03-31

ciarse una familia que participate de su
suerte buena mala.- Asi es que actual
mente Sc encontraba en- esa edad en- que
podia encontrar un corazon vcndido al
interes, pero no conquistado por cl afecto
del alma.
En- su juventud haba no obstante pa
gado su tribute q la naturalega, como We
remos del contexto de esta narracion.
Cuando va Ell sol tocaba ell horizonte
con su disco de orc, d. Cosne Sc levant6
entro en- su casa diez minutes despues
sali6 vestido.. va en- la calzada tom6 I'M
coche de alquiler, di6 las senas al Auriga
y al tardo paso de un faco rocinante p1-
sose en- movimiento hacia la Habana.
Despues de haber caminado media hora
doblado varias esquinas, ell vehfculo Sc
detuvo deIante de una casita baia de hu-
milde apariencia de la Gale de las Animas.
El pasajero entreg6 un duro al cochero.
esper6 que ell carruaje desapareciese, '
TOGO a la puerta. Una mujer como de
cuarenta amos, alta bien parecida, abri6.
-Hola, Cosme, bienvenido: entra. te
esperaba con impaciencia, dio ella.
-SHa ocurrido alguna novedad 4 los
chicos?
81 y no. Sientate y hablaremos. J.
Ii yisitante, poniendo SUI baston su
sombreIo en- una silIa, tom6 asiento en-
uno de los cuatro sillones que habia en-
la reducida sala
La casa estaba amueblada pobremente,
pero con decencia. Parecfa Ia vivienda
de un empleado de POGO sueido.
Por la puerta de una alcoba que ostaba
4 la izquierda y que formaba simetrfa con
otra que daba al comedor vefase una cuna
de hierro cubierta con una blanqufsima
CASA. Todo respiraba aseo en- aquel local.
-Haplal diio D. Cosme despues que
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1875-03-31

hubo echado una mirada distraida en- tor
no suyO.
I'd sabes que hace veinte amos me
arrancaste de las names de la miseria, Y
desde entonces con perfecta regularidad
me pasas una mensualidad entertainments
sufciente para cubrir mis- necesidades Y
las de mis- hijos que 10 son tuyos. En- todo
este tempo, conociendo tn caracter inde-
pendiente y tu susceptibilidad yo no te
pedi que me acompanaras al altar, porque
no tenIa derecho a clio, porque otro antes
que tn me habia apartado del camino del
deber. Mil veces en- mis- oraciones de PEI
cadora impenitente he rogado al cielo,
que no te alejase mas y mas de mi dandote
una posicion social que pone cada dia
mayor distancia entire los dos. Pero la
desgracia que regenera alas almas no ha
llamado nunca q tus puertas. sTu fortuna
ha lido subiendo como la espuma, tn salud
no Sc ha resentido nunca. Y hoy la vis-
ia de tn cajero que me abona mi mensua-
lldad que por separado paga las pen
stones de Indalecio de Elisa y la vis-
ia dc tus hijos mismos, paaas por un hom-
bre caritativo y benefco que sostiene a
una familia desamparada. Hace seis amos
que tn hiio esta de inferno en- un colegio
y cinco que 10 estA tn hija. Durante este
tempo nj una vez fuiste verlos y en- las
epocas de vacaeion y algunos domingos
que vienen safudar su madre til eYi :.
tas ell presentartes en- esta casa, como 81
temieras que adivinaran a su padre y 10
publicasen orgullosos ante ell mundo.
-SAdonde iras parar? interrumpi6
impaciente ell comerciante.
"A un punto de conciencia que yoy &
formular EN- cortas palabras, 81 me 10 per
mites. Indalecio es va casi un hombre,
ti'ns una una its Intelligence 'is griyilegisda sgmQ