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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30
srRAYED OK sToIIsN.

500 REwARDl sTnAaED OR stolen
~ ~ From Button Willow crenk, fonT
,u.is s sp1ih 81 Abilene, on the night Of Ociu-
~ NJ. ~ 1875 one hay horse about lbk hands
l,e ~ ~ yeala Old, saddle and harness marl,s
s als.iiesa On len shoulder; also one dun
n4eise about le.6 hgnds high, years old, with
ths.be unHn back, and branded rs on left
selfn, when last seen We're both hpDbled
49, 4Ay was wearing bell, VIII pay 81 re-.
Hs.ao luf any Information leading to their , +
Tom Green county
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30
~ rnnnKspnNnINTs

Parties writing TO THE GAZETTE on busl'
ness personal to Themselves win please in'
close stamp for reply.
ALL. communication Intended for
publication should be addressed TO
inc editor % tho GAZETTE all other
letters relating 10 business Of any kind
should be addressed to Loving, Malone
q Ford Fori Worth, Texas.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30
All Under the Same Rule.

Attorney-AIy dear madam, / find
that your estate is heavily cucumber
ed. You will have enough left TO live
on, but you must husband your re-
sources,
Widow--Well, my daughter Sal is
my only resource now.
Attorney Exactly. Husband her
as soon as possible.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30

THE papers may talk of Lieuten-
ant Governor Gibbs as they may, but
they can't deny that he gives the boys
something to think over, and that is
something other prominent n,en can't
do-try they ever SO hard.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30

B. l.. JONES, ESQ, is out upon the
raging sea Of journalism with the Col
linsvile Times. He handles the rud-
der with skill, and the craft seems TO
he strong enough to reach the happy
land Ia safety.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30
CHEAP COLUMN.

Advertisements unoer this head win be In.
srted ~ tho rate OF ave cents line. each
rrertioa, sovon words 70 the line. No adver-
dsoment inserted for less than % cents. Par.
lies with whom we havo no running account
must pay in advance.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30

Mr.. Mudd should have been in full
control during the late campaign he
would have had the one chance in a
lifetime to sling himself
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30
4 Foolish QUESTION.
New York Graphic.

Lend me your ear minute, re-
marked Mrs, Brown TO her husband
the other evening.
''Will you give it back to me?' he
inquired with mock anxiety.
"Of course ! will, you idiot Do
you suppose / want to start tam
nery?N
She cot the ear.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30
-. or ApynnrmINa

4IniftHnceg by draft noHl-Qhlco money
rsaar az ri feriHt6red letter, ut risk o. ONCE
Correspondence is solicited upon All hoWi
tsblects. -, 49,,
Prompt Information OF oYent1 anu new
happenings Of general interent soiclleui Snu
will De properly compensated. ,
All commrnicailong Intended Tor pupnct
ton mudt DO accompanied by inc WIltet
name and nddfess-not inr pupilcaUohy pu'
ne nn evidence OF good fnith.
Address letters aud communications o.
avery character 10
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30
PRACTICAL.
Merchant Traveller.

9ENtNIItHE IEWF NTTT1
"My love?n said fond husband to
his practical bside, inquiringly.
"HeF; what Is it?n she answered.
"What would you think II your own
dear hubby should die this very
night2p
I'D think what a pity II was /
didn't know about Il IN time TO have
had another life insurance policy or
two issued on him in my favor
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30

JAY GouLD may have been right In
saying that tho hard times had touched
the bottom, but it's mighty rough rid
ing ON the bottom for the man who
can I ret of OF Il.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30
Barney,s BazoO.


The Examiner acknowledges its
share in giving to Texas lieutenant.
governor whose lip Is entirely too vi.
VaCious.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30

THE Gatesvile Advance Is authority
for the statement that w, l.. Crawford
is a candidate for governor two years
hence. The early bird catches the
worm, but 1t is pretty hard on the
worm.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30

THE BRENNAN Banner SAYS the
Dallas Herald should know that the
war Is over aud that any reference to
a man's war record has nothing to do
with his present fitness for any posi-
ton official or otherwise
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30

Ilwoud appear that a good many
are just now thinking that Web Elan
agau was about right when he built
his monument at Chicago.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30

UMBpENsTocN is after Web Flana-
gan's scalp. He has been keeping
oasesn on Web since that worthy was
a deputy collectorunder Boughton, and
claims 10 have footprints Of crooked
pathways.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30

G. T. GILBERT Of Abilene has Sc
cured a summers job-he Is candi-
date Tor United States marshal, The
best reason for such appointment yet
advanced Is that Mr.. Gilbert wants the
cUi.a
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30
In the Poor.Ilouse.

New York Morning journal.
Had Gov. Cleveland accepted gov
ernment clerkship twenty years ago
he had set his thoughts that way. il is
said-where would he have been to-
day?
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30

DELIVER Us from the man who Is
hull.headed enough to believe that his
own cranky opinions are the quint-
essence Of common sense.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30

THE Standard oil company and the
sugar planters should work for a pro
tectivo tariff Oh Matthew Arnold.
Ills importation Of "sweetness and
light has reduced the price Of sor-
ghnm and coal oil to roek-hottom
nlleas
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30

Bol the first time in her history,
Texas is shipping wagons to Indiana.
Several carloads have gone to Stude-
baker Bros, South Bend,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30

ToTE Gainesville Register THE
GAZETTE always doubles it's fist to
suit the size Of the object hit. Don't
complain Of the little blow the object
was small.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30
PLAINLY of nng ANA nomInr.

huntington IIOWuI NuHNIIt,
The fact is, the people of the West
and Northwest know nothing at all
about hard times as compared with
the older communities OF the country.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30

TUX Dallas Times SAYS that theofllce
Of recorder IN that city was abolished
ia order 90 make hread and meat for
The mayor. The Times wants the Of.
Zee roorgani1ed again. The bread aud
meat have evidently been getting on
lae wrong plate.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30

THE Republican brethren are clam
uring for a white mans government.
Too late you should have thought Of
that years ago.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30

TIKI people want relief from tariff
monopoly TO the devil with senii-
mental politics and toothless politi-
clans.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30

In wrappers ready for mailing TO your friends
abroad can DO had at the countingToom'
price. cents.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30

DEE NEUESUDEN, though published
iu New York, Is doing magnificent
work for the South, and Is deserving Of
patronage.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30
AT nrR ORLEANS.

visitors 20 The exposition will ana THE
GAZETTE en- sale ~ Geo. r. wharton q Bros
no. 8 CaropdeletB street, New orleans, La
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30
INC ORGANS Begin % Tumble EarIy.

When Cleveland says mo" you can
hear IL from Maineto California. He
spells no with eiX-line plea wood type.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30
FoR sALN-oIrY ELL EsTATn.

THE PRO PERTY, 40 WEST fECoND
4 street, is for sale. Accommodating
terms. Eight large rooms, besides Kitchen,
servants room and 0ut-buildings. House
elaborate Grounds large. Corner lot Would
exchange for business house. Apply TO X,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30

TIE dying year is getting splendid
obituary notices on all sides.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30
Good Tune Coming.
Philadelphin Pres

ITTIWWtIVTTTF T TU07'
There is a rich harvest ripening for
the future, and this is IA good time to
prepare 10 reap 1t.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30

THEeditor of the Austin Dispatch the
leading Republican paper Of the state,
can rise above craftsmanship to denounce
lie against Texas. Under the head
"a Lying Blackguard,n the Dispatch
says:
some lying blackguard who says he was
city editor OF the Houston Post during the
time or tho meeting OF tho Democratic state
convention last summer, has writton a long
article published In recent number OF the
Chicago Tribune, slandering and abusing
the people Of Texas most outrageously. He
says he came down from the North 70 take a
place on the Post, but pnor he was there a
week he told the publishers that he would 20
back, but that they bucseeded in getting pos
session OF his return ticket and compelled
him to stay until after the convention, In
order 60 write Sc mp. II thsre was such a
fellow on the Post, We hope some one In
Houston viii give his name, aud we promise
TO hunt his antecedents, and guarantee we
VIII prove him TO be as vile a scamp AK ever
dlsgraced tie newspaper profession. He has
already proven himself TO be a liar and a
blaokguard UNIT 10 associate with decent
people.
THE GAZETTE has paid It's respects
to the same acoundrel.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30

Ma. w. =. BROWN has disposed Of
hls interest 10 the Gainesville sun 20
his pasgner ar. Joseph a eipdd.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30

DIOR RENT-THE CHEAPEST DWELL
AZ Ing houses In town. Corner ThroclSmOr-
ton and Eleventh street
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30
FoK RENr-pWNLLINas.

E70R RENT-FOUR.ROO HOUSE, $40
~ Taylor street. Good servants room and
water connection. Apply to a, j. Yansant,
2l7 Eighth street.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30
,Fls Ever Thus.


TIT"FWI N-WWTTTTF
OH sweet is tho morning Of pure we'd
ded love,
When JOY gilds existence, when faith
Is mistaken.
Alas that the JOY should so transient
prove,
That from the bright dream We must
some day awaken
Time brings us AZ last TO the gall ia
the cup,
Life loses the gloom Of affections
adjoining,
When quarrels ensue as 70 who shall
get up
And kindle the fire on cold winter
morning.
'ar-----
Wholesale and Retail.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30

w I p55b,,. HOTEL, -cs.
street, S00 yarssr no, i0i ,..o.s 8
gontlemene. , s.ngle rooms Z. !. l,,r.
cents. Snsc iIossaig p cents 800 l.l IA n
Pure artas ge,el attention tiieeasl7r
bRths ~ c csn,a water, hot, s e,1 %
- -. ~ seuls Tor single ha,a nnt n
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30

UNrm general freight agents can
change their response from This is
the lowest figure the wharf company
won't come down AGENT, to something
more Independent Of the devilfish,
Galveston need not expect the SYM
pathy Of Texas for her monopolists.
Texas people like Galveston and would
prefer shipping their goods by water
TO New York, but It is a fact that the
wharf company by their extortionate
charges make an all-rail route cheaper.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30

INoR SALE--A BARGAIN-A NEW TWO
~ story house, eight rooms, two bath
rooms, corner lot, 100 feet square. Part tune
tdesired. Address Il. II. A., Gazette office.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30
BUSINESS FOR SALE.

HOTEL FOR SALE--OWING no MY
IL Health notbeing sufficient 10 give my
peisonal supervision TO the management of
inc hendelbrook hotel, ] otler tho same with
inrnliure, FOR sale at n bargain and on easy
terms, The house has had fine rup, is we'll
located in the growing city OF Colorado, Tex.
Any one can make money who understands
Inc business, For particulars call ON or adj
uress MIS-, WSn, NJ. Dunn, Colorado, Tex
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30

VouR ATTENTION AMI pREsENCE
- are invited 10 the Lone star Copy inr
uonAe' located ia Fort Worth, lOi8 Main
s sesse We paint and enlarge IN India ink,
~. i,eolofs, crayon or oil 10 any size. We
aNaAAnHe urst-class work and correct IKE
n t photographs IN tho latest styles, by
We instantaneous process Fine fraihts
cheap. Agents wanted.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30

nor RENr-soME OF THE MOST DE.
n sirable office rooms in the city. Also one
wen furnished room, three blocks nom cen
ter of business. Apply 10 Il, w. Belts, 800
Houston street.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30
FOR Observation-Disclosures.

NoTICE-WE OFFER FOR SALE IgN-
IN tire restaurant outfit, together with I'M.
expired lease, at bargain. address +. c.,
+. ., Box 2l4.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30

REAT BARGAINS FOR HOLIDAY
NJ gifts ~ the pawnbroker's, next door to
DaAhwoodH, BIZ Main street. Gold aud silver
me selection ofrlngs and solid sIIyerware,
hemember the place, 8l2 Main street, foi the
best bargains in the city.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30

khhs- MAKING-MRs. s. b. SWIFT. late
- ~ OF Atlanta, Ga, no Mrs. h. j. Lucore Of
ana II w Asplas, Iowa; have opened dress
49, f'o ,,t making establishment over Miss
aionshil dgeE millinery AtOre. Would be
tbe iea 10 have share OF the patronage OF
ttaules. Many years experiences IN the
!, psss enables them 70 give satisfaction ia
~ q. n s, style. Stamping done, and lessons
IN cutting and nttlng given.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30
sezelAt A0gsa,lsf ~.


~ itlisneh. attorney5.s',s.isa, SIT s
law Mottn, Texas, Isnd 9. Aie
Top1i,a, Neles by permissIon =. s c11
1870 Son,y' Interior. ws.e'it li1p. 81 s.
,uginas = y 20, Galveston ny ~ e'
il,a,s!a.ioW, Collector mi .eHi gis
lily Gational Bank me- ~ ius,l,
First National bank, fortf is aNqA
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30

little Joker s' aA'0A'ng
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30

IF YOU HAvELosT THE KEY no YOUR
trunk or valise, A, j, Anderson, 2O8 Hous-
toh street. can supply you with a new one
hna VIII guarantee ht. Locks, hinges,
clasps and tastenings, single or to match, al.
ways on hand.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30

RoR SALE.--TEN SHARES IN YOUNG
~ Mons saving and Loan association at
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30

NY g. PENDLRroN .-....
sW law, Fort Worn AAiIoayii
First National bank. ''n' aeis lt {
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30
rHr ,NrrKLY aAzI.rTE.

TUESDAY moRNIEo. DECEMBER 80.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30

Dk, HARTLEY,s SOUTH AMERICAN
a p cure at Hotel PickwicR news stand, e.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30

TNOR RENT-FURNISHE ROOMS AT
~ s per mouth, northwert corner OF square.
j. W. STANDBY.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30
MISCELLANEOUS.

a RIEslAN hath HOUSE. NATURAL
- - naWlng water, eighty gallons per min
nesia and soda the best bathing water 10
L ,l STATE. II may be nsed as al Hot Springs,
G ~. nor while bathing. Single tickets, 25c
NV Hehelsi q. hfANLHY a. MARKLE, Props,
Northwest corner PubAe square.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30

I ARGE, COMFORTABLE FURN ISHED
IL rooms for rent 49,. corner OF Fourth
auu Grove.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30
OFFICE roR RENT.

DOR RENT-A BUSINESS ROOM ON
~ west side Of Houston street between
sixth and seventh. Apply 10 Seaton q
Barter, BOB Houston street.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30

M D, PRIEST, Arp1rcc,.
ANA.e Office over Bsrnes'' 10Y a.,.i AZ Iil
Main and First sireeii s''et'l 81
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30
Vhe 1}.ilg Gasette
uHLIsHED EVERY DAY.
- d. sunsoRPrIoN.
Ii MATL HnpRoRIBKRs.

DsNv, weekly,
Inc $40 90 ono Yoar .,.-.....-..fl 20
ak NnnihB..... % ak MonthH ......", 10
Three MGuthse.. B % Three Months"''' oV
DEEfrERED mr. OARRLEla&
NaI M.-E ......-9 oonn
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30

TOR RENT-FURNISHED ROOMS CEN.
II traly located. on Throckmorton be.
tween Second and Third streets. Furniture
all new. Mrs. ALEX g, WALKER
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30

v I1VITHIlIE NTIN IEEINIIlI
Tops, meFblea, agates aid bows
wagons AZ Andemon's gnn-slbre.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30
PEusoNA...

XyOUNG MEN AND LADIES-TIIE
night school OF the Fort Worth Business
college will open January 9th. All Of the
English as VOL as the commercial branches
viii be taught Also machine shorthand.
Call at college OF write for Information.
DEXAs BROOM FACTORY-2B WEST
Il Fifteenth street. Fort WORTH. Moore
= Flnnegnn, proprelorE. All kinds
OF brOomB made ana kept on hand
nc retail and wholesale. Merchants
and families VIII do well 20 call OF
send up your orders. Special inducements 70
wholesale dealers, Remember the place. 20S
West Fifteenth street.
AET e CALL SPECIAL ATTENTION TO A.
w j. Williams, tine matchmaker and
engravcr. Fine machine work done on short
notice. Mr.. Williams is the best mechanical
workman in the state In his line.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30
wANTuD---aIsOE1LANEous.
Rooms EoR RENT.


NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS FOR
~ rent, suitable for single gentlemen or
lor couples. Also nice feather bed for sale.
Mrs. Ambrose, GO West Third street.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30
WANTED LIvE srocK.

Observation-Disclosures MARKET PRtUE
w paid for mules rom four TO eight years
old by Mitchell Bros. 4 Co, one block west
OF courthouse, Fort Worth, Tex.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30
SITUATION wANrED--rEMALE.

UTANrED-A SITUATION AS HOUSE
w Keeper in family or hotsl by a lady OF
ten wears experience. Best reference given,
state terms. Direct +. NJ, Terrell, Tex.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30
WANTED BoARDEEs.

TWO OR THREs YOUNG MEN CAN
4 be accommodated with board and large,
airy rooms In good neigh borhood. Address;
NJ, this office
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-30

VLTANTED--A WOMAN TO COOK AMI
w do general housewOrk. Address 4;
TnrockmOrtOn street.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-06-06

what was the young fellows charm, his
strength to lMadcap, showed In the
light OF weakness to Mr.. Eyre.
And meanwhile the season stole on
ward, the corn lay in golden seas be-
meath the August sun, and the farmers
wiped the sweat from their brows, and
praised God for the weather. The
storm cock had not been heard for a
month; the harsh cry of the swift
sounded like music In the ears of those
who desired but fine weather for a few
days longer to gather in that which had
taken so long to grow; the slaughter of
the inpOcents, otherwise. that of the
drones by the bees, was over; and the
wild cherries had ripened, and been
eaten by unpampered village lips.
The fools'-parsley had emerged to
look for his brethren above ground, and
gene home again, not having learned
much that was new; the asphodel had
come again, asking the old question
that SO few of us can answer; and tho
flying ants been received with hatred,
and seen to depart with joy. In that
ripe, still splendor of field, and wood,
and sky there was gorgeous solemnity,
a superb hush, as though, having run
its utmost limit of perfection, the hand
of the dial now struck the hour in one
grand perfected note, then turned to
retrace its steps, alittle of the wealth
and life lessing with its every step ant
growing grayer and colder as it retreat
ed. ~.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-06-06
MAD CAP;
t...s 49,. j - 4 II 49,
Or
THE STORY OF A SIN.
By HELEN b. MATHERs.
OR


'She was half way to Lovel before
overlook her, or even knew she was
abroad" said Frank.
"And she had walked five miles?"
cried Mr.. Eyre.
mo" said Frank, "she was riding a
donkey.. think it belonged to you,"
+ he added. turning to the Duke, with a
smile and look that convinced the older
man he was speaking the truth. and
had very unwillingly taken part in the
mornings escapade. gF
''And is she Gerry ill?'' said Mr.. Eyre;
but scarcely waiting for areply, dashed
his spurs into his horses sides. and
with word to the Duke, set off at q
hard gall9sp for Lovel.
''My dear Mrs. Busby" (wrote Mrs.
Transome late that night, II am now
affair, which has turned out better than
could have been expected. 1t seems the
runaways had got no further than
Lowell; somepeople say they had goneto
fetch her two children, ofwhom both
he and she are extravagantly fond,
others that they actually meant to hide
at the Tower (for fear Mr.. Eyre would
kill them both-you know what an aw-
full man he is); but, fortunately, the
Duke, who had ridden over with Mr..
Eyre, managed to avert bloodshed, and
got her away from Lord Lowell, so now
she is up at the Hall, very ill, as. well
she may be; but as her husband has
taken her back, suppose we must put
up with her. l send this in the strict
est confidence, knowing that you never
repeat anything" Tt.tl'A ~ j..
And it was this venomous vision of
poor Madcap's thoughtless prank, that
came to be accepted as gospel truth
through the length and breadth of the
county.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-06-06
CHAPTER XII.

Twas he
Gave heat into the injury which returned,
Like a petard ill-lghted into the bosom
or him gave fire T. 1t.
There followed on that visit to the
Towers period of the most vivid hap
piness that Mr.. Eyre had ever known,
for his fears being lulled to sleep by
Franks assurance that Hester was
more determined to avoid an interview
with Madcap than the latter was to OBJ
tain it, and also keen sense of having
recovered something that he had almost
lost, gave charm, a Zest, to the merest
trifle of everyday existence in Mad
caps company; so that, unconscio usly
to himself, he was going through the
phase that she had done after Frank
had told her that he was the sinner, not
Mr.. Eyre.
1t was one of those ideal autumns
that renew the senses with all the fresh
ness, without the languor, of spring,
and late October itself brought no
shroud of fog, but only an added charm
and brilliancy of atmosphere that kept
Madcap and the children out and about
all day, often with Mr.. Eyre, though
oftener still with Frank.
And Frank, i'm a fashion, was happy
too; for hard as he found it to be for
ever in Madcap's company and not be-
tray himself, he had found even few
days absence from her harder still; and
each day was being brought into finer
discipline, by the unconsoiously selfish
happiness of the two persons who dear
ly loved him.
And no echo of the worlds scandal,
or its clamor, came TO disturb that gold
en- season to husband and wife; IL none
of the usual invitations reached them,
the state of Madcap's health accounted
for the omission, and Mr.. Eyre, too hap
by in his home to wish to leave it, even
neglected those duties as magistrate
for which he had long had secret dis
inclination. job alone felt bitter dis
satisfaction at the position Of affairs,
the more so, as his dear little Master
Frank" never permitted him in any
way to allude to the conversation that
he had overheard on the occasion of
Mr.. Eyre's visit.
"But murder will out" the old man