The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-01-29

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mo, mother. You wrong him by
such thought"
Then Pm sorry"
"Where's Tirzah ?"
"Out washing by the day. We haye
10 live, you know"
"And the other children ?"
care in school"
"The district school ?"
"Yes. I had hard work to persuade
the Squire into 10; bat I told him we
were poor folks now, and there was no
use in our putting on airs. The children
must have learning, aud that's the only
way left to 'em since tie Sheriff's sale"
"And splendid way 1t is, too, dear
mother. II we could only prevail upon
father TO DO the same thing, I'd be so
thankful, John has gathered a smat-
tering Of law, and has applied himself
pretty faithfully this Winter to reading
aud figures aud I guess he'll be ready
- read the Declaration OF Independence
the next time he's in demand on the
Fourth Of July. He has not had the ad-
vantages Of some, nor the application Of
others know Of, but he's improved his
leisure time during the Winter, aud you
know that most men manage to get a
good deal OF spare time during the cold
weather. Then, John is so good 70
mother when he's in the house. He
helps me lift her, and is as gentle and
kind about il as a woman. know you
have poor opinion OF him, but its be-
cause you don't know his heart. He'd
help you out of your troubles if he
could. But you know how it is with
women and boys My brother is as
powerless TO turn the tide in home
affairs as John Ingleton was, or as I am.
John once told me that his father would
never have been involved as he was II
he had been willing TO heed your couu-
sci aud his childreu's."
"Very true, my dear. But I have al
ways looked upon you both as only
another edition Of Captain Hardine"
"AIy brother may be fond OF a good
bargain. It's the way with men the
world over, guess but he has his
good qualities, and one OF the best Of
them is his unselfsh devotion 10 OTirzah."
"Uusefsh indeed! He has never
visited her since her brother went away"
"And for the best Of reasons, mother
dear. He knew my father was driving
hard bargain, aud he was not only
ashamed Of the bargain, but ashamed to
say 50. Do you see ?"
81 see."
"He could not bear the thought Of
being repulsed by Tirzab, and so he res
olutely hugged suspense, because, you
see, while the doubt lasted he was not
entirely bereft OF hope. Oh, Mrs. In-
gleton You have allowed me to plead
for myself Will you now allow me to
plead for my brother John ?"
Proceed, my child"
"He loves Tirzah."
"Well? ?"
''He wants to renew his attention to
her with a view to a speedy marriage"
"What II she should not consent ?"
THAT would end matters, Of course.
But, judging her feelings by my own in
another quarter. can't see how she
could refuse. viii you allow John to
visit her >"
"why doesn't he come here and
ascertain for himself?"
"For the same reason that John In
geton kept aloof from me when trouble
came. I believe men are moral cow
ards 10y nature-ihat is. as compared TO
8Omen.n
"What would the Captain say ?"
Hes already had his say. He'll dis
inherit John If he marries Tirzah. Sam
Hardpan has a sister, you know"
"Yes. Umph -
"My father wants John to marry her,
and keep the property in the family"
"And John ?"
"Wants Tirzah, aud will marry her,
with your consent, il the event makes
him a beggar"
az wash my hands OF the matter,
child The responsibility and the con-
sequences OF these things are with the
young people always. I learned, long
ago that couldn't often shape events
to suit myself"
"Then John may come? ?"
"Yes-that is, I give my consent"
"And the Squire ?"
81 can't answer for him"
"Wiil YOU intercede ?n
"Tn try"
''rhank you, mother dear. I must 60
now. But I'm ever so much happier
than I've been since last Fourth O.
July"
81 didn't suppose you were happy
then; for heard 'em say your father
wouldn't allow you to attend the bar
becue"
Lie suddenly recollected herself and
blushed. Mrs. Inglelon had never
learned that she was the stranger youth
who had read The Declaration Of Inde
pendence Oh that memorable day, aud IL
was not her purpose to reveal the fact
just now.
MAY I come to see you again ?"
eyes, dear. Come often. It COM
forts me to see you"
Lie rejOined her brother at the edge
Of the clearing, and related the results
Of her visit regarding himself.
"All you'll have to do is to prove
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