Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-05
Chapter NxIv.-(Continuedo

quicker. snail Senu you INTO the nelQS
to find out whether Steppins cannot
stimulate r?u to greater exertions,"
said the master.
Better send me to dc Urinary: Use
filter for dat. Bofe me and Brudder
Sat'Cn ought to a-been superambulat-
ed long ago." mumbled the mountain.
"Oh. yes, you and Saturn would per-
suade me as old as your namesakes.
the grandmother and grandfather of
all the gods. But come; here are two
companions for you. The yellow girl
is called Fora, and she is to be the
housekeeper. The black one is named
Venus, and she is to be an extra house.
maid. Now show them where they are
to lodge. and give them some supper"
said the master, passing into the house,
and leaving his new purchases to the
care of his cook.
cam to put Fora inter de-de-'
Eyes. you fool! snapped Rumford,
as he disappeared.
An here's anotder! Oh. my good lor'.
Gle sin in dis worl'! wonder dat ole
man nebber takes a 'sideration on to
his latter en-" muttered the old wo-
man. shaking her head With dreadful
significance.
Then. rousing herself. she said:
We'll, come along O. me. chillun! An
you's a-comin' inter Il wicked. sinful,
mis- able house as eber was; dat l tell
you: an l don't care who hears me say
it: leave tell ole marse so hisse'f to
his face: cause de 'cordin' angel read it
all cut to him some day. anyway" she
concluded. as she led the way into the
house.
r,;,, ~
They entered broad passage run
walked down its whole length, passed
out of the back door and straight
across the back yard to a brick build
ing in which was situated the kitchen,
pantry and laundry.
The kitchen was the central room.
They entered it. 1t was spacious
apartment, with cool brick floor and
many pine shelves and tables ranged
around the walls. Opposite the door
was large fire place, at one corner of
which sat an old negro man, who
might have been Cybele himself in a
shirt and trousers.
This was Cybele's twin brother, Sat
urn.
Cybele led her new companions up to
the glare of the fire, and introduced
them in formal style.
Ladies, my Brudder Sat'un Brud-
der Sat'ur, dis is Miss Fora and Miss
Menus"
The grandfather Of the gods arose to
make formal bow worthy Of himself
and the ladies'; but suddenly. startled
from his propriety exclaimed:
IVY, 'Owan. dis GU own Venus!
How do, Wenus?"
He. he, he. l gwine see whedder
you-dem would know me,'' Uttered the
woman.
How de debbil you think anybody
know you in de dusk, an you wild your
head tuck down in yer bosom, an me
thinkin' you thousand miles away?"
said Cybele. in vexed tone.
'A1arse Rumford tole you 1 was
name Venus Uttered the girl.
Eyes; but dere's so many Wenuses
round! How 1 know it your grum-
bled the cook.
''rrufe is, ole oman you's a-gettin'
Oler an oler cherry day! You eyes is
a-failin'" grinned Saturn.
mo Oler nor youse'f. sir if it come to
dat! no. nor vet so ole!'' snapped the
goddess.
True, honey! rs de olest, 'fesses
to it; half-hour olest! But now look at
the ladies. a-stnin' dere yet, wild muffin
tail to sit down on. OATS putty way
to 'ceive Venus back again! An a
pulitzer way still to 'ecive a strange
young lady! Miss Fora, sit here; We
nus, chile, sit there" said the progeni-
tor of all the gods, placing the split
bottomed chairs in the coolest corner
of the kitchen.
Anxiety. at first stimulating in its
effects, is afterward very pro.trating.
Astrea sank exhausted into one OF the
seats.
But Venus threw down her bundle
and began to help Cybele to get ready
the kitchen supper.
when ole marse have his?' she
asked.
LA, gal, not till bout ten O'clock, -
answered the old woman. who was en-
gagged in pouring boiling water from
the kettle into the coffee pot.
How you come back here, Aunt Cy-
bele?'
ME an Brudder Sat'un bought in at
de sale by Marse Rumford. when he
bought de house. arter you lef'. How
you come youse'f?" in her turn, in
CURED Cybele.
':I'rOmiscuous," replied Venus, who
NHllc S1lc 1dlt lllC ClOtu, IL
lated her own adventures in the ship.
During the recital she was careful not
to betray Astrea's real position in so
ciety, but spoke of her only as she ap-
peared. Venus thought the story Of
Astrea's identity with Mrs. Fulke Gre
vile had better be told first by the
lady to the planter.
When the coffee, the hoe cakes and
the bacon were placed upon tie table.
and Cybele and Saturn were about to
seat themselves. and only waited, in
civility, for the stranger. Venus, with
a delicacy not uncommon to her hum
bile race. said:
mis- Fora is too tired to sit up at the
table" and taking a cup Of coffee and
a plate of biscuits, she carried them,
and set them upon the broad window
sill beside .Astrea. and in a low voice.
implored her to eat and drink.
Astrea thanked her and complied.
When all had finished supper. Cybele
said:
"Now. Fora, gal. l show ye ser
ROOM"
Glad of the prospect OF beng alone,
Astrea rose to follow her far conductor