The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-06-15

w ell, began the LANDLORD, taklHR
up the thread of his story again, "the
gal hadn't bin over there but "A little
spell, till Madison goes to work and
builds the finest house to be found in
these here parts-the very best; and he
had cart-loads of furniture brought
down from the city; and them that
knows says as how he has got pianner
that takes up one whole side of room.
Yes, sir; and there's not one of us
knows where the man got all the money
from to buy all this land and things
with"
perhaps the money belonged to his
niece" suggested Redmond, who began
to display some interest in Luther Mat
tison and his affairs.
no, sir! oh, now and Wilkins
slapped his fat knees with emphasis.
But it will come to light some day.
Murder will out you know-yes, it
will. sir" Here his knowing winks and
mods were cut short by the summons to
supper.
That evening Percy Redmond made
the acquaintance of the school-teacher,
Mr.. Naples, man of about % or % years
of age. He proved 10 be quite a sensible
fellow, who found employment by
teaching during the summer months,
thus earning money to pay his own ex-
penses at college through the winter
season.
"Mr. Redmond says if he can get q
gun he will so huntin' to-day" re-
marked the landlord ut the breakfast
table next morning; "and | took the
liberty of offerin' yours, Mr. Naples.
How is it? Willin' to lend?" said he,
addressing the teacher.
Certainly, Mr.. Redmond, you are
welcome to the use of nay gun; and as
/ keep horse, please consider that
also at your disposal, should you feel
inclined to take ride, said the young
teacher, who, though not at all hand
some man, appeared to be quite an
accommodating one.
Thanks, Mr.. Naples" returned
Redmond. "On second thought l be-
lieye l will take ride this morning;
and as tomorrow is Saturday, per-
haps you can join me in days hunt
ing?'
agreed" said Naples, and half an
hour later, he stood in the school-house
door, calling together the noisy little
horde of children, while Percy Red
mond went cantering down the road on
spirited young horse. 1t was beau
tiful morning and as Percy sped along
the narrow road leading through the
woods, he could not help admirins the
Wild beauty of the scene. The mellow
haze of Indian summer hung like mis-
80, ,n,l f,.NYo ha hIna civ IL nd
there scarlet maple-leaf, or golden
hickory, heralded the coming autumn
and gave dash of enliveAing color to
the background of somber green. The
sound OF the woodlands AK awoke a
thousand echoes through the forest
aisles, while the distant baying of q
hound on the chase, was answered by
the report of sportsman's gun.
Through q sense of curiosity Percy had
taken the road leading through the land
owned by Mr.. Mattison; hc thought to
himself that he would like TO see the
house III this wilderness that held those
two things over which the landlord had
become so voluble; handsome young
lady, and piano.
His curiosity was soon gratified; a
sudden turn in the wagon-track dis
closed a whollyunexpected sight.
Standing back on slight eminence was
two-story white cottage; whose sur
roundings all spoke of culture and re-
fnement. The house was backed by
several acres of cultivated land; O we'll
kept lawn in front was dotted here and
! there with beds of blooming flowers,
growing luxuriantly in the rich soil.
Plants were grouped on the verandas,
while from a cage canary poured forth
melody Of song. And, as Redmond
rode slowly by, admiring the neatness
and good taste that reigned every
by an experienced hand, came floating
out upon the balmy morning breeze.
Found in this wild forest, it is al
most like glimpse of Paradise, p"
thought Percy, as entering the woods
again, he turned in the saddle, and
look back at the pleasant home.
He could never tell how it happened,
he caught one glimpse of a dog bound
ing across the path in front of the horse,
the bride rein, lying loose in his hand
was ierked away, the horse gave one
frightened spring, flung Percy against
the trunk of large tree. and sped away
with empty saddle, while his rider lay
bruised and unconscious upon the
ground.
There sir! guess you are all right
now," were the words that greeted
Percy's returning senses.
"Where am I? what has happened ?"
he asked of the man who had raised his
head from the ground and was support
ing him.
Your horse took fright at my dog,
and threw you. The fall was quite
severe, and rendered you unconscious
for few minutes" answered the man,
as, with the gentleness of woman, he
assisted Percy in his efforts to arise.
"But do not think you are seriously
injured"
But deathly pallor overspread the
injured mans face. MY leg, L fear it is
broken" and he again lost conscious.
ness The stranger laid him gently
down, and, running quickly to the edge
of the clearing, called to man who was
busy piling cord-wood; together they
lifted the inanimate form, and carried
him To the cottage he had so admired c