AND WESTERN oe PFONEER. N DEVOTED T OLITE RATURE, SCIENCE, CO MERCER, AGRICULTURE, AND NEWS. - Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Thursday, November 14, 1867. No. 6, THE Summerside Journal 45 PRINTER AND PUBLISHED EVERY TUURSDAY EVENING, bY JOSEPH BERTRAM, CENTRAL STREET. AT WIS OFFICE, TERMS: 1-copy for one year, in advance, — Gs, 3d. Gi Me halfadyance, 7s. Gd. atthe end of year 9s. 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THE INDIAN SUMMER, Wuew the Summer breezes have died away, And the Autumn winds are drear, And the foresis have changed their green array, For the hues of the dying year, There comes a season brief and bright When the zephyrs breathe with a gentler swell, And the sunshine plays with a softer light, Like thé Summer's last farewell, ‘The brilliant dyes of the Autumn woods Jlave gladdened the forest bowers, And decked their pathless solitudes Like a blooming waste of flowers ; ra their hidden depths no sound is heard Save the low and murmuring wail As the rustling leaves are gently stirred By the breath of the dying gale. The hazy clouds in the mellow light, Float with the breezes by, Where the far off mountain’s misty height Seems mingled with the sky; And the purple hills rejoice again In the glow of the golden sun; And the flocks are glad in the grassy plain Where the sparkling waters run. ‘Tis a season of deep anl quiet thought And it brings a calin to the breast, And the broken heart, and the mind o’er- wrought May find in its stillness, rest. For the gentle voice of the dying year, From forest and sunny plain, Is swect as it falls on the mourner’s eur, And his spirit forgets its pain. Yet over all is a mantling gloom, ~Dliat sadden’s the gazer's heart, For suun.shall the Autumn’s varied bloom From the forest trees depart; Their bright leaves wlin) in the eddying air, Their beautiful tints are facing fist, And the mountain tops will soon 6.2 bare, And the Indian Summer past. Sy » Select Hiterature, NORMA; On iI HEIR OF CHESTERWOOD. BY REBECCA FORBES, j a “Ou, if poor Cliffe had only been like other children,” he sighed, I would not worry about leaving him. But, Ralph will surely be kind to him,” “ Shall I leave you now, father?” he asked, ‘tor shall I vemain with you all night?” ‘*Tneed no one to stay with me, my son, but you shall go, for [ know you are very much fatigued, and Ido need rest. This calling up my past life has sadly shaken me! Good night, my boy,” and he held his hand in his as it reluctant to part with it for fear it was only a drean, “Good night, father; may you’ rest well;” and he turned away and went to his room, Ile looked out ef the window upon the river which looked like molten silyer in the bright moonlight. “T think [ will go out awhile,” he said, opening the side door and stepping out. ‘fT am restless,” So he wandered up and down the bank of the river until he became weary, and then he re-entered the house and went to bed to sieep soundly until late the next morning. «Tow do T find you this morning, sir?” he inquired, respeetfully, when he entered his chamber that morning, “Much better, oh! very much better; your presence has done me more good than all the cordial which I have taken for a year past,” he replicd, eagerly, “Lam happy, truly happy that it is so. I think I will call on Gracis this morning,” he observed. “Do so.” Ife was very careful about his toilet that morning, and felt quite satisfied with the reflection which beamed on him from, out of his mirror. Then he mounted his beautiful snow white steed and went forth. Ile asked for ‘* Miss Grace Trevor,” and was ushered into a large reception room, where he waited impatiently for her ap- At last she came. Ile arose at hex entrance, Well had his father said she was both ‘¢ graceful and beautiful.” She looked to him like a nymph, his beau- ty was of such an innocent nature. “T presume you do not remember me, Miss ‘Trevor—Gracie !” he observed, A slight flush stole into her cheeks, and her eyes began to sparkle, “Youn scarcely say that I do, and yet, pardon me if Tam mistaken, you must be Mr. Chestersyood.” “Tam, he replied, bowing low and taking her outstretched hand; “I am Ralph Chesterwood.” *Weleome back, Mr. Chesterwood, to your old home and friends. Truly this must haye been a glorious surprise to your father,” she said, softly, in voice that resembled the musical ripples of pearly waters, “It was, Miss Gracie, but oh! can I tell you howindescribably sad it has made me to find him so low! Ten years have changed him inuch. Tt has changed you also,” ho added, in a lighter tone, * so much that Ido not think that I would haye recognized you.” «Indeed! You have not been exempt from changes either, Mr. Chesterwood.” An hour passed away before Ralph be- thought himself that it was time to leave, Ilis morning passed away very pleasantly, and he was in raptures over her beauty. * Pardon ine for tarrying so long,” he observed, arising, but I found your so- clety so pleasant, after this ten years’ separation, that the time has passed away almost without my being aware of it.” “Thave enjoyed your presence very “Are you engaged ‘for this evening, Gracie?” he inquired, holding her solt white hand in his, which was almost as smali and delicate, “if not, would you go with me in the little boat out on the river the same as we used to in days long } —hbut not forgotten,” he added, in a lower tone, which brought the hot blood surging over her brow, Ile gained the requisite consent, and then left, «Her heart bent high. ‘There was a somethin’ in his eyes which tas nated her, held her very being in thrall when they were bent on her, aud yet, she could not but confess to hersel!, there was a something about him which repelled her. He had been her loyer when she was buta child, and he had engaged him- self to her long years ago; did he intend torenew that engagement? very glance of his eye, every tone of his voice, and every pressure of his hand assured her that he did, That night she looked even prettier, in her pure white dress and gipsy hat, with its blue ribbons, than she had in the morn, [fer cheeks were as blooming as the rose, aud her eyes seemed like two brilliants— excitement was doing its part toward making her beautiful. Ralph met her with all the gallantry of a perfect gentleman; there seemed to be a natural air of refinement about him which pleased all who met him. Ife ex- erted all his conversational talents; he re- culled several little reminisences of the past, and then he asked,— “TIave you lorgotten the past, Gracie ? Am [ presumptuous in hoping you have not?” For a moment there was a silence, and then she merely replied,— ‘“Tnever forget my childhood.” “Then Tam content that Lam remem- bered, Gracie, are you willing now to take up the thread of our engagement where it was broken off ten years ngo 2” ‘The tell-tale blushes answered him, and when he returned with Gre to her home it was as his afianced, She went direct to her chamber and sat down to think. She was ina strange flutter, Was she satisfied? She asked herself that question over and oyer again, “Talways thought if Ralph should ever return LT would be perteetly happy,” she said, snppressing a sigh that was strug. eling to »¢ from her lips, but now I feel bewildersd. I love him, and Ido not love him! Why is it?” Wen Ralph went home he went to his father’s 109! ‘Gt datights leave, “God be thanked! T ‘an very happy, my son, that [should sve so Yauch joy in my last days.” ‘ a : On the following morning the family physician - callétbAIn, Chesterwoi house,’and was highly delighted with’ the) change which had taken place in him. “Tle may last many months, perhaps years long he observed to Ralph. “Your return has been more beneficial to him than anything I could prescribe,” * Believe me, Lam truly thanktul, sir; if he could but liye L should be blessed—I would be happy,” he returned, in a voice trembling with emotion. Days passed by, and during that time he divided his attention equally between the invalid and his affianeed. No son could be more devoted than he was, and it be same dmiarked thing among the domes- ties, “Tt poor Mr, Chesterwood dies,” they would offen observe, with a shake of their heads, “Mr. Ralph will go insane! He worships the old man.” i Ife felt it to be a duty devolving upon him, so he went onee, in company with the old housemaid to see poor Cliffe. Ife was confined in a room in the back part of the most ancient building, and from thenee he discovered a long passage way whieh Jed to subter ovaults, whieh had been excavated aud built by the first Chester- wood Since then they have never been nsed, and so had grown rusty and mouldy with time. ** Poor Cliffe,” as he was always termed when being spoken of, was of a dreadtul ungainly form, resembling something: be- tween the man and abe Ifis head was like that of a baboon, and instead of’ sit- ling erect on his shoulders, it inclined for- ward; while his expression was truly of (he most demonical character that can be imagined, “Ie has taken a fancy to you,” observ- ed the housekeeper. 1 haye watched him so long, off and on, that I understand wl his different moods, When Mr. Ches- terwood comes near hint, ke will lash bim- self into a fury and try to get at him.” “Indeed? Does he ever manage to get he asked, a fearful thought taking sion of his brain. “Once, eight years ago, he got out of here. We had a dveadtul time with him then, and he grows worse as he grows older, Ifowever, he has his likes and his dislikes, and I don't think he would harm anybody that he likes.” “Let us go away,” he said, 1 cannot endure this longer, But scarcely a day passed but he went to see him, keeping at a sate distance, from whenee he knew he could not reach him, and he always carried him some sort of a present, either candy, apples or nuts, and for his brotherly love he received great credit. Oh?! little they dreamed that he was hatching up one of the most diabolical plots! Toe was sadly disappointed at the doctor's account of the state of the old inan’s health; he had certain reasons which rendered him doubly anxious thathe should die; he was tired of the constant watch he had upon himself, Day after day ho resolved the plan in his mind, Everything was favorable for the consummation of it. The servants’ chambers were in the farthest part of the house, separated by long, irregular corri- dors from where the old man slept. Then there was an almost direct hall leading from the door of his room to where the monster was confined, only intersected by a door which made the originally two halls into one. Ile noted all this, and one night, when it was very dark, he emerged from hisownroom, ‘The whole house was perfectly quict—the servants had all re- tired. Ie crept soitly down to the door; heu ned it, / Cliffe he said, in a low tone, and Cliffe gave a responsive growl, He went closer to him, though his heart onsented to become your vy, ne stid, when about te ” fols po much,” she replied, so there is nothing to pardon.” Then he went trom the cell as fast.as he could, while the monster gave » bound forward; he started back out of sight— the monster strode forward! ‘There was a glimmering light falling from the invalid’s room out into the hall. To that floor the monster directed his steps—he looken in— entered—Ralph stole in behind to watch him through aerevice. There was a knife on the table—the monster seized it and went to the bed. Ile was stealthy as a cat in his movements now. He moved the clothes gently from about the unprotected father’s throat, and then the trickling of blood told the rest ol the story. Ralph sprang away ; he fled to the rooms of the servants, knocking on each door, and erying,— ‘The monster is loose! the monster! the moister!” . There was a general awakening—the servants flocked out. ** Whereis he?” they asked, breathless- ly, “ “My father! my futher! he eried, pas- sionately, They rushed to his room, but the mon- ster had disappeared! ‘They forgot to look at the bed; they seized the light and went in search of him, He was quiet cnough now, tuter his bloody deed, {in the celf where he belonged. ‘They re-chained him, he was passive. They locked the double- door, aud returned to the poor victim. There was blood on the floor; there was blood on the sheets; they sickened at the sight of it; still closer, ** My God!” was the exclamations, ‘Ilo has been murdered by the monster !'? Niuph sank on his knees at the bedside, his even whiter than that of the ‘My father! my father!” was his inces- sant wail, The physician was sent tor, ie he could not restore the old man to ife, During the next twenty-fourhours Ralph could not be persuaded to leave the inani- mate form a moment; le seemed like one insane, He followed the remains of his old father to the grave, but when he re- turned he entered his own chamber, and tor a week neyer emerged from it. ° Peo- ple pitied him; their sympathy was loud and deep, and their indignation against the monster was intense, At length the will which the old mar had made was opened and read. All of his property was left to lis ** beloved son,” Ralph, with the exception of five hundred dollars yearly, which was to be expended on Cliffe as long as he needed at; atter his death, it was to revert to the old house- keeper for one year, tind then cease. If sho was not living it was to be given to her heirs, Itwas rather s singular clause, some thought, but Ralph made no com- ments, “Tt was a bloody deed,” he muttered to jyore, was in his mouth,and unfastened the chain, Aimself, ‘but it has only avenged Agnes. mah.” passexer the space of a year, By that time Ralph NeAbecomesgmore ae N ay ed, the people said, ¥ nd he and Gracie ‘Trevor were united, andiyvent abroad on a short wedding tour, o Wad been ' ile, soon tour Alas! poor Gracie, she petted ard favored all her | that this Ralph was not the Ralph who had figured in her dreams; this Ralph was the: real man, the other Ralph the ideal man. She knew that she had made a sort of an idol of his memory, and now she realized that she had loved him formany attributes whieh he did not possess. Ife was not positively unkind to her, but he seemed to weary of her; and now that he knew she was bound to him, he was neglectful —very unlike the ardent lover of a few months before. x months were passed by flirting from city to city, ‘Theatres, museums, operas, balls, everything of publie or private am- usement was visited, Lwice during that time Gracie had to remain at home; but he did not offer to stay with her. It she had the headache she nvust bear it as best she could; he had engaged to take another lady, and he could not dissappoint her, so he went. Aiter thiut she went every time, though she was weary of the excitement, and had the heartache worse than she had had the headache, But though she was with him, he would slight her, and shower his atten- ions round on other ladies; she was de- pendent upon other geutlemen for any care Which she received at all. Ifad she have been willing, there was not one who would not haye given her the homage which Ralph bestowed upon others, for she was very attractive, but that she would not permit, She did not wish their loye-— she only wished to win Ralph's back. At last he announced to her that he in- tended to go back to Chesterwood, and oh! how she welcomed the tiding; surely When once more there he would bé as of It was not his fault that pretty faces attracted him, she thought, but, rather, a failing, Back to her old home, and clasped in her father’s arms, she almost forgot the sorrow of the past. Ile held her away from him at ari’s length. “You are paled out, Gracie; how's that? ‘loo much dissipation, eh? You will get recruited up, however, shorty,” he ad- ded. in a cheery tone. This is @ fine old place for that. And Ralph Chesterwood was kinder to her there than he had been since they were married. Perhaps remembrances of that patient old man, who had fallen a victin to his avarice, contributed towards making him so, But their peace was des- tined to be of short duration. A. letter cue addressed to '* Gracie Clenuewaen it was from a sort of second cousin of hers on her mother’s side, *Thave become reduced, Gracie,” she wrote, “and knowing your kind heart (they had attended a fashionable school together) 1 wish to apply to you, my only remaining friend, for a home for nt few weeks, witil [ can obtain a situation ag governess. Oh! Gracie, muy you hever know what poverty means!” And there followed a tirade of regrets in such pathetic words that poor Gracie's heart was melted to sorro'w for her afflicted cousin. She showed the letter to Ralph; he ‘*poohed !” as he took it, about « vo. men being fecble in eneral ;” but as his his cves fell on the bold, of * Norina Wharton,” “You will send for Gracie,” he said, in generally used, psi 8 eyes lit up. inimediately, f tone than he taceful siguaturo. © ,