Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-10-22
or my absence will be noticed.
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"lf only had few psl'ry Thousands"
he mnttereh, I'd marry you in spite Of ell
the fathers in the world ~
Then she held up her lips for The kiss
which her companion gave, and the two sep
arsted.
Stepping aside to let the ''dear Al
phunso" pass, l returned homo without paying
the intended visit.
The scene had witnessed had curious
effect on I DO no, think 1t made me
jyalous, for believe was no, az all in love
with Leonora. 1t served however, to break
the enchsHtment, or whatever it was. that
bound me, and from that time ceased to be
a visitor at the colonel's house.
At last letter came from Alice, whom /
had so long neglected Through some Ros.
slipping correspondence Of friend OF hers the
news reached her that was paying court to
a weslthy planters daughter. Upbraiding
me with my breach of tro,h in words which
wrung my heart, she released mo from our
engagement.
1t WAS then, when the danger of losing
her stared me in the face, that realized the
full depth of my love for Alice Bond.
had laid up some money latterly, and
besides. had just won an important suit, for
shich had beer. paid several thousand dol
lars
Ny resolution was quickly taken.
81 eau afford to marry Alice now 1
said to myself "and though we cannot have
quite the palace We we're wont to dream Of.
wo can live comfortably, aud trust to love to
mako up the rest
AS for my little affair with Leouorn. fela
sure Alice would forgive it when she know
all
On the day fTed for my departure note
was brought me dirscted in n lady's hand
! IL Z
it.
You surely cannot GO" it said. ''iu spite
of your coOluess Of late, without saying adieu
to one who always sought to treat you kind
ly. l will be at the magnolias, on the wind
ing path, at eight this evening, which will
leave you time to reach the upward boat"
That the note was from Leonora Alverez,
the contents, as well as the initials subs
scribed. left no doubt. 1t awakened my
curiosity. Why ask me to meet her at such
n place! At any rate it would be next to
ruleuess not to comply with her request.
sent my luggage to the landing, and in
good time, not to keep the lady waiting, took
the path to the msgnclias.
Itw nigh,fall whom reached them. but
as it behooves a gentman in such oircum-
stances, was ahead OF time.
had not been waiting long when
before could turn, stunning blow on the
head fel!ed me to the earth.
On returning TO consciousness found 4
negro STOPPING over me, whom recognized
as one OF Col. Alvarez's slaves, whom bad
| made friend of by divers small gifts of
money.
"Whst's the matter, Tom ?" I asked.
"GolIy uufF's de ma,teri Why. you's
ben knocked down aud robbed! Jes feel
| yo' pockets"
Sprinsing up made a rapid search
Sure enough my pocket>book and all I
! had in the world was gone
"Poor Alice J" was my first thought-"we
cannot marry now"
Il knows who done i.,' said Tom. at
ainr been n minni, sence. seed it all from
back yer in de bush. but dasn't speak. You
jes' come dis way, NAUSEA Warren"
Finding l had my pistols left followed
Tom as he cropt through the bushes as soft
ly as a cat.
H'sh p warned my guido at length, hold
ing up finger.
"Lookce dsr!'' he wbi-nered
Out on the road, where Tom pointed, stood
| an open carrisgr. 4 lady seated within
held the roins 1t was light enough to dis
tinguish her features. They were Leonora's.
| In the mans disccrned those OF dear Ais
phnneo
"Hsve you got it 2" she asked.
Yes" was the answer. 'and he'll never
know who did it. We can afford 20 ge.
married now and trust to luck afterwards'
Before Alphouso could take his place al
| Leonoras side, my hand was on his collar aud
pistol at his breast.
My money or your life - exclaimed.
Lconora shreked. Alphouso trem-
| bled.
"If he gives it beack, will you be silent"
said Leonora.
! "Yes, and you can marry him az soon as
! you like" l answered III see nothing uu-
| suitable in the match"
Alphonso handed back my pocket-book.
! got to the lsDding 10 time for the boat !;
reached my old home in safety was forgiven
| by Alice married her and have ever since
! lived and practiced my profession in my Da-
tive country town. What became Of Leon-
| ora aud her dearAlphonso" never learned.
IN. I. Ledger.
BRINE fon BArHIxd TnE FEET OF
| hoRsEs "A correspondent, writing to the
! Practical FdTmer, in relation 10 the use Of
salt aud lime for bathing the feet of horses.
says: Il have tried strong brine on foundered
| or hoot-bOuud horses, and with good results.
| made solution of salt and water and ap-
| Piled it three times a day, by washing tho
| legs aud pouring upon the bottom of the feet,
! and holding them up few minute 10 let it
. strike in. l saw the wonderful effects in .
few days l account Tor it in this way: Salt
! will extract moisture from the atmosphere,
| which keeps the feet moist Salt operates
| nearly like melted grease upon the feet
The hoOf becomes tough, yet pliable. Like
a chunk of wood saturated with salt or brine.
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