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CHAPTER XXVII. I COMK INTO MYJCISUDOM. "Thank you, Mr. Thomson," said the lawyer. For some time Alan volleyed upon the door and his knocking only roused the echoes of the house and neighborhood. At last, however, I could hear the noise of a window gently thrust up and knew that my uncle had come to his observa tory. By what light there was he would see Alan standing like a dark shadow on the steps, the three witnesses were hid den quite ont of his view, go that in what he saw there was nothing to alarm an honest man in his own house. For all that he studied his visitor awhile in silence, and when he spoke his voice had a quaver of misgiving. » “What’s this?” says he. “This is nae kind of time of night for docent folk, and I hae nae trokings [dealings] wi' nighthawks. What brings ye here? 1 baye*a blunderbush.” “Is that yoursel’, Mr. Balfour?” re turned Alan stepping back and. looking up into the dr.rkness. “Have a care of that blunderbuss; they’re nasty things to burst.” “What brings ye here, and whae are ye?” says my uncle angrily. “I have no manner of inclination to rowt out my name to the countryside,” said Alan, “but what brings me here is another story, being more of your affairs than mine, and if ye’re sure it’s what ye would like I’ll set it to a tune and sing it to you.” “And what is’t?” asked my uncle. “David,” says Alan. “What was that?” cried my uncle in a mighty changed voice, “Shall I give ye the rest of the name then?” said Alan. There was a pause, and then, “I’m thinking I’ll better let ye in,” says my uncle doubtfully. “I dare say that,” said Alan, “but the point is, would I go? Now I will tell you what 1 am thinking. I am thinking that it is here upon this doorstep that we must confer upon this business, and it shall be here or nowhere at all what ever, for 1 would have you to under stand that I am as stiff necked as your sel’ and a gentleman of better family.” This change of note disconcerted Ebenezer. He was a little while digesting it, and then says he, “Wee], weel, what must he must,” and shut the window. But it took him a long time to get down stairs and a still longer to undo tfie fastenings, nqienting, I dare say, and taken witl. fresh claps of fear at every second step and every bolt and bar. At last, how ever, we beard the creak of the hinges, and it seems my uncle slipped gingerly out, and seeing that Alan had stepped back a pace or two sat him down on the top doorstep, with the blunderbuss ready in his hands. “And now,” says he, “mind. 1 have my blthiderbnsh, and if ye take a step nearer ye’re as good as deid.” “And a very civil speech,” says Alan, “to be sure.” “Nao," says my uncle,'“but this is no a very chancy kind of a proceeding, anti I’m bound ‘to be prepared. And now that we understand each other ye’ll can name your hi siness.” “Why," says Alan, “you that are a man of so jnuoh understanding will doubtless have perceived that 1 am a hieland gentleman. My name has na< business in my story; but the country of my friends is no very far from the Isle of Mull, of which ye will have heard. It se< ms there was a ship lost m those parts, and the next day a gentle man of my family was seeking wreck wood for his lire along the sands when he came upon a lad that was half drowned. Well, he brought him to, and ke and some other gentlemen took and clapped him in an acid, ruined castle, where from that day to this he has been a great expense to my friend“. My friends are a wee wildlike, and not so particular about the law as some that I could name, and finding that the lad owned some decent folk, and was your born nephew, Mr. Balfonr, they asked me to give ye a bit of a call and to con fer ujion the matter. And I may tell ye at the offgo, unless we can agree upon some terms ye are little likely to set eyes upon him. For my friends,” added Alan simply, “are no very well off.” My uix;le cleared his throat. “I’m nae very caring,” says he. “He wasnae a good lad at the best of it, and I’ve nae call to interfere.” “Aye, aye,” said Alan, “I see what ye would lie at—pretending ye don’t care, to make the ransom smaller.” “Nae,” said my uncle, “it’s the mere truth. I take nae manner of interest in .the lad, and I’ll pay nae ransom, and ye can make a kirk and a mill of him for what 1 cart.” "Hoot, sir,” says Alan. “Bloou’s thick er than wa* sr, in the deil’s name! Vecnn- nae desert ypur brother’s son for the fair shame of it, and if ye did and it came to bo kent ye wouldnae be very popu lar in your countryside or I’m the more deceived.” “I’m nae just very popular the way it is, ” returned Elwnezer, “and I dinnae see how it would come to be kent. No by me ony way, nor yet by you or your friends. So that’s idle talk, my buckie,” says he. “Then it’ll have to ho David that tells it, ” s»id Alan. "IIow’i that?” aayf uiy uncle, sharply. “Oh, jnst this way,” says Alan. “My friends would doubtless keep your neph- fiff ft» long as th$re yrag any likelihood in snier to oe made ot It, nut II mere was naue, 1 am clearly of opinion they would let him gang where he pleased, and be dimmed to him!” “Aye, but I’m no very caring abont that either,” said my uncle. “I would nae be muckle made up with that.” “I was thinking that,” said Alan. “And what for why?” asked Ebenezer. “Why, Mr. Balfour,” replied Alan, | “by all that I could hear, there were i two ways of it—either ye liked David and would j«y to .get him back, or else ye had very good reasons for not want- j ing him, and would j>ay for us to keep, him. It seems it’s not the first; well 1 then it’s the second, and blithe am I to ken it, for it should 1* a pretty penny in"' my pocket and the pockets of my friends." “I dinnae follow ye there,” said my uncle. “Nae?” said Alan. “Well, see here; you dinnae want the lad back; well, what do ye want done -with him and how much will ye pay?” My uncle made no answer, hut shifted uueasily on his seat. “Come, sir,” cried Alan, “I would have y 3 to ken that I am a gentleman. I bear a king’s name; I am nae rider to kick my shanks at your hall door. Either give me an answer in civility and that out of hand, or by the top of Glen coe I will ram three feet of iron through your vitals.” “Eh, man,” cried my uncle, scrambling to his feet, “give me a meerit! What’s like wrong with ye? I’m just a plain man, and nae dancing master; and I'm trying to be as ceevil as it's morally pos sible. As'tir that wild talk, it's fair disrepitable. Vitals, says you! And where would I be with my blunder- hush?” he snarled. “Powder and your auld hands are bnt as the snail to the swallow against the bright steel in the hands of Alan.” said the other. “Before your tottering finger could find the trigger the hilt would dirl on your breasthane.” "Eh, man, whae’s denying it?” said my uncle. “Pit as ye please, hae’t your ain way; I’ll do naething to cross ye. Jnst tell me what like ye'll lie wanting, and ye'll see that we'll call agree fine.” "Troth, sir,” said Alan, “I ask for nothing but plain dealing. In two words, do ye want the' lad killed or kept?” “Oh, sirs!” cried Ebenezer. “Oh. sirs, me! That's no kind of language!” “Killed or kept!" repeated Alan. “Oh. keepit, keepitl” wailed my uncle. “We’ll have nae bloodshed, if yon please.” “Well,” says Alan, “as ye please, that'll be the dearer.” ' The dearer?” cries Ebenezer. “Would ye fyle your hands wi’ crime?” “Hoot!” said Alan, “they're baith crime whatever! And the killing's easier and quicker and surer. Keep ing the bul'll be a fashions [troublesome] job, a fashions, kittle business.” “I'll have him keepit, though,” re turned my uncle. “I never had naething to do with anything morally wrong, and I'm no gaun to begin to pleasure a wild hielandman.” “Ye’re unco scrupjdons,” sneered | Alan. “I’m a man o’ principle,” said Ebene zer simply; “and if I have to pay for it I’ll have to pay for it. And besides,” says he, “ye forget the lad’s my brother’s : son.” "Well, well,” said Alan, “and now about the price. It’s nae very easy for me to set a name upon it; I would first have to ken some small matters. 1 would have to ken, for instance, what i ye gave Hoseason at the first offgo?” “Hoseason?” cries my uncle, struck aback. “What for?" “For kidnapping David,” says Alan. “It’s a lee, it’s a black lee!" cried my uncle. “He was never kidnapped. He leeil in his thViat that tanle ye that. Kidnapped? He never was!” “That’s no fault of mine nor yet of yours," said Alan; “nor yet of Ilosea- son’s. if he’s a man that can be trusted.” 1 “What do ye mean?" cried Ebenezer, “did Hoseason tell ye?” “Why, ye donnered auld runt, how else would I ken?” cried Alan. “Ho season and I are partners; we gaig shares; so ye can see for yoursel’ what good ye can do leeing. And I must plainly say ye drove ^fool’s bargain when y# let a man like the sailor man so far forward in your private matters. But that’s past praying for, and ye mnst lie on yer bed the way ye made it. And the point in hand is just this, What did ye pay him?” “Has he tauld ye HimselT’asked my uncle. “That's my concern," said Alan. “Weel,” said my uncle, “I dinnaecare what he said, he leed, and the solemn God's truth is this, that I gave him twenty pound. But I’ll be perf€>c’ly honest with ye, forhy that he was to have the selling of the lad in Caroliny, whilk would be as muckle mair, hut no from my pocket, ye see.” "Thank you, Mr. Thomson. That will do excellently wfcll,” said the lawyer, stepping forward; and then mighty civ illy, “Good evening, Mr. Balfour,” said he. And “Good evening, Uncle Ebenezer," said 1. And “It’s a braw nicht, Mr. Balfour,” added Torrance. Never a word said my uncle, neither black nor white, but just set where he was on the top doorstep and stared upon ns like a man turned to stone. Alan filched away his blunderbuss, and the lawyer, taking him by the arm, plucked him up from the doorstep, led him into the kitchen', whither we all followed, and set him down in a chair by the hearth, where the firs was out and only a rnshlight burning. "Come, come, Mr. Ebenezer,” said the lawyer, “you must not he down hearted, for 1 promise you we shall make easy terms. In the meanwhile give us the cellar key, and Torrance shall draw us a bottle of your father’s wine in honor of the event.” Then turning to me and taking me by the hand, “Mr. David," says he, “1 wish you all joy in your good fortune,' which I believe to be de- aaxved.” And then to Alan with a spice • or drollery, ’ Air. Xliorison, 1 pay yon my compliment: it was most artfully conducted; hut in one point von some what outran my (t#nprehension. Do 1 understand your name to lie Janies or Charles, or is it George perhaps?" “And why should it lie cuy of the three, sir?" quoth Alan, drawing him self up like one who smelled an offense. | “Only, sir, that you mentioned a ■ king’s name," replied Ranked lor, “and as there has never yet been a King Thomas, or his fame at least has never come my way. I judged you must refer to that you had iu liaptism.” This was just the stab that Alan would feel keenest, and I ain free to confess he took it very ill. Not a word would he answer, hut stepped off to the far end of the kitchen and sat down and snlked; and it was not til’ I stepped after him and gave him my hand and thanked him by title as the chief spring of my success that he began to smile a bit, and was at last prevailed upon to join our party. By that time we hail the fire 1 ghted and | a bottle of wine uncorked; a good sup- I per came ont of the basket, to which Tor- ranee and I and Alan sat ourselves down, while the lawyer and my uncle palsed into the next chamber to consult. They staid there closeted abont an hour, at the end of which period they had come ; to a good understanding, and my uncle 1 and I set our bauds to the agreement in a formal manner. By the terms of this my uncle was confirmed for life in the | possession of the house and lands, and bound himself to satisfy Rar.keillor as to his intromissions, and to pay me two , clear thirds of the yearly income. So the beggar in the ballad bad come | home, and when I lay down that night on the kitchen chests I was a man of means and had a name in the country. [to be continued.] “Isn’t she Beautiful!” Occa sionally one hears this expres sion, as a lady with a striking ly lovely complexion passes along the street. Doubtless she uses the Famous Blush of Roses manufactured by Miss Mora A. Jones, South Bend, Ind. Supplied by Dr. J. A. Boyd, for 75 cents per bottle. Wife—Great heavens, that new boarder has a fearful ap petite! Husband—I’m glad of it. Let us hope he will bite at our eld est daughter.— Texas Siftings. I All Kree. Those who have used Dr. King’s New Discovery know its value, and those who have not, have now the opportunity to try it Free. Call on the adver tised Druggist and get a Trial Bottle, Free. Send your name! and address to H. E. Bucklen & Co., Chicago, and g<t a sam ple box of Dr. King’s New Life Pills Free, as well as a copy of Guide to Health and Household Instructor, Free. All of which is guaranteed to do you good and cost you nothing. Sold at Willcox & Co’s. Drugstore. He—Do you know, in this glass of lemonade you so kindly made for me I seem to see a ring ? She (eagerly)—What kind of a ring ? He—A circus ring.— Truth. $500 Will be Given For any case of Rheumatism which cannot be cure 1 by Dr. Drummond’s Lightning Reme dy. The proprietors do not hide this offer, but print it in bold type on all their circulars, wrap pers,printed matter, and through the columns of newspapers everywhere. It will werk won ders, one bottle will cure nearly every case. If the druggist has not got it, he will order it, or it will he sent to any adlressby prepaid express on receipt of price $5. Drummond Medicine Co., 48-50 Maiden Lane, New York. Agents wanted. Yabsley—Did you ever tackle any of those “missing word” contests? Mudge—Yes. T'h e missing word was “yes,” but I could not get her to say it.—Indianapolis Journal. See the World’s Fair for Fifteen Cents. Upon receipt of your address and fifteen cents in postage stamps, we will mail you pre paid our Souvenir Portfolio of the World’s Columbian Exposi tion, the regular price is Fifty cents, but as v. e want you to have one, we make tl e price nominal. You will find it a work of art and a thing to be prized. It contains fill page views of the great buildings, with descriptions of same, and is executed in highest style of art. If not satisfied with it, af ter you get it, we will refund the stamps and let you <eep the book. Address H. E. Bucklen & Co., Chica- g°, 11^ m Little Johnny—Mrs. Talkem- down paid a big compLment to me to day. Mother—Did shorea'ly? Well, there’s no denying that woman has sense. What did site say? Little Johnny—She said she I didn’t see how you came to have such a nice little boy as I am.— Good JVetr.v. soiMiETHiiisra- jstew. BORNEO YACHT HAT, « LIGHT WEIGHT FOR SUMMER WraU. AND n». I | /CHARLESTON, SUMTER Da'iington Lodge ^ northern railroad CHARLES E. KIMBALL Receiver No. 7, Anights of Pythi as, nua ts on 1st and liril Tiksd tv Evenings in each n onth, at. Castle Hall, 'lorence street, opposi e Broad. Visit ing bi< there fraternally In Effect Jan. 16, 1893 NORTH. SOUTH. WE HAVE THEM -A beautiful line of all styles and prices; but we want to call attention especially in Capital, this issue to our IMMENSE STOCK OFOXFORDS For Ladies, Misses, and Children; widths B to E. We have them in the newest lasts and colors, made by the best manufacturers. Among them are E C. Burt & Co., Drew, Selby & Co., and Y m. Hoyt & Co. It is is needless to say that we carry the BANK OF DA IINGTON, DA IIL TNG 1 ON, S. _ (1100,000 Surplus and U divi ded Profits, — $45,973.80 DIRECTORS: W. C. Coker, • . L Coker, R. W. Boyd, . . J. Ward. E. R. Mclver, A.Naohman, Bright WlLiamson. -Best 1 ine Hand-Sewed Goods Ever brought to Darlington. j Transacts a Gemral Banking Business. i A.XI. 6.50 8.10 10.25 11.16 11.30 11.45 12 00 13.11 12.26 12.40 1.05 1.85 F.M 2 P.M. 10.30 8.50 6.30 5.20 5.05 4.50 4 33 4.20 4.05 As usual we have on hand a complete stock of Trunks, Va lises, Travelling Bags, Umbrellas, Rubber Goods, Shoe Findings, etc Respectfully, WOODS & MILLING, Prapes., Ihivlhixtan Shoe Stove. Mar30—3m. -o- - Charleston Pregnall’s Sumter Lamar Syracuse Darlington Mont Clare Robin’s Neck Mandeville Beiiiiett.-A'iUc 3.50 Gibson 3.23 Hamlet 3.55 P.M. No. 1 connoects with 0. F. A Y. V. at Beiinettsville for Fayetteville, con nects with Seaboard Air Line at Ham let lor Wilmington, Charlotte, Shel by, Routherfordton ; and at Charlotte with R. A D. Vestibule Limited for Washington and New York. Passen gers can take sleepers at Charlotte at 8 :15 p. in. No. 2 passengers by this train have through Sleepers. New Y'ork to Char lotte!, connects with S. A. L. at Ham let from Charlotte and North, and from Wilmington, connects with 8. Ry. at Pregnalls for Charleston. Dinner at Hamlet. J. H. AVERILL, General Manager. Savings Derailment. Deposits of received. $1 and upwards THESE ARE Interest allowi l at rate of 5 ! per cent, per ami im from date i of deposit—paya de quarterly on the first day of January, April, July and Ictober. ‘LINES » For further in ormation ply at the Bank. ap- -o— ' WE CARRY: Pry Good*. I)i*cs§ Goods, Trimmings, Notions, Lares, White Goods, Embroidery, Slices, Ready-made Clothing, Tinware, Hardware, Crockery, Glass, (at Wholesale and Retail.) We would just like the public to know that we have opened up a large and complete Unc in all the above departments Fov Spring, 1803. Customers who have dealt with us in the past know what that means. To those who never deatlt with us we wish to say that we pride ourselves on the j reputation we have justly earned—“One of the cheapest and most reliable houses in the city of Darlington.” BRUNSON, LUNN & CO. W.L. DOUGLAS $3 SHOE Accounts in >oth Depart ments solicited and will he given careful att ntion. BR1GHT.W1 LLIAMSON, President. L. E. W1LLIAMSC N, Cai- der. Dec. 81—tf Desirable Loi For Sale. WE olf.T f r sale U e lot of the late Mrs. A. A. Baker in le Town of Dar lington. PAUL WHIPPLE, J. URI GG McCALL, J. E. J ETTLE8, Executors. Ap 21—tf The Darlington D ivmg Associa tion I S now ready to reak colts and train horses for t ith running and trotting. The celt irated standard bred stallion liighlu'd Red will make bis season at the stal les of the asso ciation. For terms to. address, • R. MclVER. Pres. A T .‘as. D. D. A. March 2—4m. c ]DO 3-ESX-A.” BEWARE OF FRAUD. Ask tor. iiuil tuoist uvou havlne W. L. JMIUULAH SllUEs. None gen uine without W. L. 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We keep a large stock of Groceries—the largest we have ever kept—and will sell at the market prices. Will receive a carload of Flour this week. We can save you money on Flour. See us. We have a full stock of General Merchandise, and we can please you. TOBACCO—We have a splendid Tobacco at 25c per lb. Come see us. We do not fear competition. ./. F. Hustley *V Co , Hartsville, 8. €. Extracts MB H Pais! Safe and Sure Rente y! No B d After Results! J. S. GARNLl, D. D. S. Office in Hewitt P ock, Upstairs. May 4—tf The Fundameital Principle Df Life Assurance is protection or the family. Unfortunately however, the beneficiaries o ’ life assurance are often depr ved of the pro vision made fc them, through the loss of tl 2 principal, by following bad advice regard ing its in vestment. Under the Tor ine Installment Poli y of The Equit ible Life you are provi< ed with an ab solute safegui rd against such misfortune, b sides securing a much larget amount of in surance for tl same amount of premiums j aid in. For facts and igures, address W. J. RODDE' \ Manager, For tb. Cardin.., R< ck Hill, S. C. Watches lepaired AND WAR IANTED, — AT — MASON’S JEWELRY STORE. Febl6—tf ( 'I Si 1). and C. & S. RAILROADS, y. In effect May 14, 1893. TliroiiKh Pacsenger Train. Leave Wad.Kboro 4.30 a m Bennett's 4.57 a in Morven's 5.04 a m McFarland 5 17a m Clieraw 6.00 a w (’ash's 6.12 a m Society Hill 6.26 a m Dove’s 0.44 a m Floyd's 6.49 a m Darlington 7.00 a in Palmetto 7.11 am Arrive Florence 7.25 a m Leave Florence 9.00 p m Palmetto 9.13 p m Darlington — 9.23 p m Floyd’s 9.35 p m Dove's 9 40 p m Society Hill 9 58 p m Cash’s 10.12 p m Clieraw 10.35 p in McFarland *... 11.08 p w Morven’s 11.21 p m Bennett’s 11.34pm Arrive Wadesboro 11.55 p m Freight Train. Leave Florence 7.30 a m Darlington 8.40 a m Arrive ( heiaw 11.20 a m Leave Cheraw 1.00 pm Darlington 4.00 p m Arrive Florence 5.00 p m A. F. RAVENEL, President. N ORT11E ASTE RN R AI LR< )A D. In effect May 14, 1893. SOOTH BOUKl). No. 61 Jieavc Florence 7 45 a in Kingstree 8.58 a m Lillies 9.20 am Arrive Charleston 11.20 a m No. 27. Leave Florence 10.60 p m Kingstree 11.50 pm Lanes 12.C8 a m Arrive Charleston 2.19 a m No. 23. Leave Florence 11.00 p m Kingstree 12.14 a m Lanes 12.32 a m Arrive Charleston 2.38 a m No. 53. Leave Lanes 8.40 p in Arrive Charleston 10.15 p m Train on C. & D. R. R. connects at Florence with No. 61 Train. KORTH BOUND. No. 78. I.eave Charleston 1.88 am Lanes 8.25 a m Kingstree 3 44 am Arrive Florence 4.50 a m No. 60 Leave Charleston 5.10 am Lanes 7.05 a m Kingstree 7.26 a in Arrive Florence 8.40 a m No. 14. Leave Charleston 4.12 p m Lanes 6.08 p m Kingstree 6.17 p m Arrive Florence 7.10 p m No. 52. lieave Charleston 7.00 am Arrive Lanes 8.27 a m No. 52 runs through to Columbia | via Central K. R. of S. C. No. 78 runs solid to Wilming ton, N. C., making close connection with W. & W. R. K. for all points North. Trains Nos. 14 and 60 run via Wilson and Fayetteville—Sliort Line—and make close connection for all points North. J. F. DIVINE, Gen. Supt. ILMINGTON,’ COLUMBIA A AUGUSTA RALROAD. In effect May 14, 1893. NORTH BOUND. Leave Wilmington No. 23. Marion Arrive Florence 10.25 p m No. 5". Ijeavc Florence Sumter Arrive Columbia No. 52. Leave Sumter Arrive Columbia No. 58. Leave Florence Sumter Arrive Columbia Attenion Mnhanics! All persons in need >f babbitt metal can purchase it che p at THU Da.x UINOTON NBWS offle . H artsville railroad. In efft t May 14,1893. DAILY MIXED TRAIN Leave Hartsville 8.00 a m Jovanu 6.20 a m Floyd’s 7.00 a m ArriveDarlington 7.20 a m Leave Darlington 8.80 p m Floyd's 9.40 p m Jovann 10.00 p m Arrrivc Hartsville 10.20 p m [ J, F. D1VUE, Gon. Supt. No. 52 runs through from Charles ton via Central Railroad; leaving Lanes 8.32 a in, Manning 9 09 a m. SOUTH BOUND. No. 78. Leave Florence 5.10 a m Marion 5.53 a m Arrive Wilmington 9.10 am No. 59. Leave Columbia Sumter 7.30 p m Arrive Florence 8.50 p m No. 58. Ia*ave Columbia 6.40 pm Arrive Sumter 7.”35p m No. 51. Leave Columbia 10.45 p m Sumter 12.05 a m Arrive Florence 1.80 a m No. 58 runs through to charleston via central Railroad, arriving Man ning 7.58 p m. Lanes 8.36. p m, charleston 10.15 p m. Trains on Manchester and Augusta R. R-, leave Sumter daily except Sun day, 10.50 a. m., arrive Rimini 11:59 a. m. Returning leave Rimini 12:30 p m.. arrive Sumter 1:40 p. m. Trains on Wilmington. Chadhouru and Conway Railroad leave Chad- bourn 10:80 a. in., arrive at Conway 1:00 p. m„ returning leave Conway at 2:30 p. m., arrive Chadbourn 5:20 p. m Leave Chadbourn 7:15 a. in. and 5:50 p. m., arrive Hub at 8:00 a. m. and 6:25 p. m. Returning leave Hub 9:00 a. iu. ami 6:45 p. m., arrive at < had- bouru 9:45 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Daily except Sunday. J0ii«\ F. DIVIDE, Gen’l Sup’t,