Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-02

little culprit with look that completely
terrified him.
"Wbat were you doing with that glass,
anyhow ?" he demanded. For an instant
the little face was hidden, and then he ex-
claimed al really didn't mean to, papa.
But mamma says | can drink what's left"
And sobbingly he left the room TO hunt for
mamma"
That evening, as Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood sat
in their cosy parlor, the gentleman turned to
his wife with the remark Emma, do you
think it is the right thing, letting that child
taste wine so often Remember, he is very
young to like it as he does. Don't let him
do it again, dear" And the father turned
again to his paper, well satisfied that his
duty was well done. The word "Nonsense"
was the only response and he did not hear
that but it showed very plainly that the
wife and mother thought differently from
himself. No fears for the future mingled
in her love for this, her one treasure.
CHAPTER II.
A stately dwelling with its handsome APP
pointments, hall light burning brightly,
All this was seen, but only the handsome
man was noticed by the lady slowly descend
ing the stairs.
"Wait a moment, Harry"
"Yes, mother; but, for patience sake,
hurry" And the young man threw down
his hat mpatiently.
Harry, my boy the voice was very
full of tender pleading" you know what /
want you to promise me tonight. Won't
you, dear ?"
"By George. mother. Won don't know
what you ask % And taking up his hat, he
turned toward the door.
Harry, Harry will you leave your
mother in this way ?" Now her hand was
on his sleeve, and the tears had gathered
into those loving eyes. Harry Elwood could
not stand that, for dearly he loved his
mother. So, turning quickly, he kissed
her, exclaiming "Yes, ri promise. Now
don't sit up for me- for may be late" and
went out into the starry night. A smile
still rested on that mothers face as she re-
turned to her room, resting free from anx-
iety on his account for though sometimes
Sn, "au s'e,nu'eu, yeS aga,h anu agail sne
that he was onIv g sowing HE wild oats :"
The handsome saloon was br;lI;antlv
lighted and as Harry led his fair mariner To
the sunner.table he trembled 40 he saw tho
simmer of rod vines and da,;c.te glasses
"Wbat Not even a glassof cbamn,gneY
Attend. Young ladies Congratnlate this
new paragon When NAV we expect The
frst lectnre p"
The words grated Uarrv,s ear 40 ba re-
fused a proff,.red glass INSTANTLY there was
a pause. then a lanoh and Harry: crimsoned
cheek showed the shame he was feeling.
"Will Miss Ada take some mr. 10 sbe too
good ?"
mo. she ia not too oood and nathan ia
Mr.. EIwood. 7 hone p, And tba Girl nv
glass saving. " Now Mr. El,yood tate tb;s
or-deprive me of that nleasurel"
| Careless mischief CLEANED In tho o;rl,s
ewes as she stood before him a far too bean.
| tiful temnter.
A moment and then " To tho rexv nr;nc;.
ples 7" rang from Uarrv's Inns az he raised
the glass and drained its contents.
III mother sjeen IN Yb;Io Won NOV Tho
first promise made to his mother unregarded
| none other sbaII aver ha kant
CHAPTER ILL.,
Far out West, in the little village of
Hathton, a fearful storm was raging, and
the people drew shudderingly around their
| fires as they thought of those who might be
out battling with those wild elements and
one woman, who was standing in a doorway
far out from the village, thought, with wild
pains at her heart, of one who was-she
knew not where. AT length, with drenched
clothing, she came within the room. "Nyhere
can he be2 The train was in four hours
agol" she exclaimed, looking at the clock.
just theh hail-crazy voice broke through
| the muttering of the storm, singing one of
| those dear old bymn times he had learned
| when a nov UNv cd - sba or;ad faII;n,r ON
| w., 49, ~ "'iei, oi
ho' hnees, save MN anu 'ne Wiiu cry u'ea
| away IN dreary sob, as Ada ElwOod sank
| into the chair before which she was kneeling.
There was a slight stir and oba was o,,
| ber GOO, l., a., ;nstont H., 4. = II
1870 ~, ieou III an Instant pu' IL was oniy oiu
| Ihmas standing there.
"Have you found him ? In mercy tell
ME. daddy ?"
Rnt NO ors,yar o,,,a fro,,, .ho shr,,,
| H. D'I''n' :'ni i'o'1 'ue '"'u"non
| nPs' ChiV the grizzly head slowly moved
| from side to side.
| "Could no one tell Won ANYTHING? Where
was ba last ."
"' nc ia'.
Lord knows, missile. DE gemman say
| he was on de train at Leighton. Dunno no
more, no more" And the old man turned
| his face awav that she might NOT Coo tha b;o
| 60 ~ IL. - - '"s IS
ueais 40 they forced themselves from MS
| eyes. Then, telling her to keep good heart,
| he went out again into the pitiless storm.
As he oainad tho rood nm do. saauaa 10
str;i,o e., g. VI" h 20 q, .ueI 9sonieu ~
I .. IN mn ioi, hu'iyi"s a,ons, ne was sooh
a a; 'ne raiimay s1atioh on hana-car' ,naking
an5 Wy Nv .oma r nis"von. t Morning ua"Ieu'
anu nary a., hh"9ol was hunie. ies-Dut
s aJ% in Va. 'eish'o" |"o"'c'e was 'he
'o,'o"'"s "'''''e
IN TUE MIDST OF L'TE,-All will be shocked to
ae er % ON ,e he de. %, Mr enIy Ewooa, regnt
noon Mr. Flwood WAS seen standing unon 1.-The the
platform OF the train, ready to start for home,
NV, Tnrn TWO g entelnen co.ning up, ne went WIN
utterly united for his duties some time after
the train started Elwood, who was laughing with
some nd friends, sad ne would 70 and take smoke
time nassipg ovs o ,rsse hc a was ss s
about fifty feet above a frozen creek. As he was
not seen again it is supposed that he fell while
attempting to swing himself from one platform TO
the O'h h worknnan passing the place about
found among the frozen weeds n man alive sP b"i
unconscions' lie tried to revive him, but failing
made up his mind 10 go for help; SO, collecting
STICKS ana uhderorusni ne soon had nre burn.
resiv m NJ FI 1 snniv ."S m" h ,sm,
gradually the grass in the Vicinity took fire until
at last the dread monster had formed perfect
circle around the unconscious man; When found
, ngh h Ime :. H S9ey oil MT wqea was