FOR OCTOBER, 1879. Grant, the hereditary failings of his father became so quickly and strongly apparent that, as Eric grew beyond childhood, Mr. Grant decided to separate his child from the baneful influences of a character which kindness and severity alike proved useless to reform. Sidney was sent from school to school, leaving behind him at each removal a worse character, until finally he ran away to sea, and was not heard of for several years. On attaining his majority, however, he made a sudden appearance at Wingrove, and demanded the little fortune which came to him by his late father's will. No entreaties could prevail upon him to choose a settled life, and when he had obtained the sum of money due to him, he departed. For some time he maintained silence, but several years before this story begins, he had appealed to his mother for money, and had continued to persecute her in the same way at intervals until the last demand for fifty pounds. Eric, as I have said, had assisted his brother when Mr. Grant sternly forbade Sidney's mother to help him, but the young man's upright spirit revolted against the deceit practised upon his father; and he left Wingrove that morning in July, fully resolved that the money he carried in his pocket should be the last to find its way into the hands of his vicious, shiftless, half-brother. Eric Grant was to return home on the following day, and, as the time for his arrival drew near, his mother became anxious for the tidings he would bring. Her uneasiness was increased by the delivery of a telegram for Eric, about half-anhour before she expected him. She resolved upon opening it, and was relieved to find that it contained nothing more serious than a request from Miss Grant that he would, if possible, meet her at the station by the 4.30 train, and asking him in any case to order a fly to take her and Miss Sands to The Nutteries. "How tiresome of Cousin Winifred," was Mrs. Grant's peevish remark. "I know Eric will go, and it will take him away directly he returns, and I shall have no chance of hearing of Sidney till night." But the fates were more propitious than Mrs. Grant expected, for Eric arrived in such good time that he was able to give his mother all particulars of his interview with Sidney before not much however to tell. "He promised," said Eric, "to ask for no more money; he has gone to Liverpool to-day, and starts for America to-morrow. He travelled with me to Arleigh, and there we parted." "Was he well?" asked the poor, anxious mother. "Did he look strong enough for the journey ?" "Mother," replied Eric gravely," Sidney's past life has not been of the kind which ensures health, but in a new country, engaged in honest work, and apart from evil habits and associates, he may live to be a hale old man. At present Eric was interrupted by a burst of tears from the unhappy woman, weak but motherly tears, which seemed to fall like fiery rain on the heart of her more worthy son. "Mother," he entreated, "don't cry so. Try to think better things, try to nourish better hopes of poor Sidney." "But dare I?" she interrupted. "You have seen him, have spoken to him so lately, do you bid me hope for his well-doing, Eric ? " She fixed her clear eyes searchingly upon him, and Eric Grant, remembering the manner of man from whom he had lately parted-his hardened impenitence, his savage war of heart with his kind, his ominous silence on all his affairs-could not frame words he knew must be false, even to comfort his tenderly-loved mother. He kissed her fondly, and wiped the tears from those pleading eyes. "Pray to God, dear mother," he said in a broken voice," pray to God for Sidney-you can do nothing more." Eric Grant was on the platform at Wingrove Station, and the fly was in readiness outside, when the 4.30 train came in. He saw his cousin at the window of a second-class carriage, and nodded cheerily; he caught a glimpse, too, of a pale face in a black bonnet, but had no time for more minute observation, for the train stopped, the two ladies alighted, and Eric made himself useful in claiming their luggage. As they stood on the platform, waiting for the train to move on before they could cross the line to the fly, he had leisure to look at Miss Winifred's protégée. She was a tall, slight girl, with a thin face and dark eyes, in whose depths lay a tell-tale shadow. Her hair, which was dark and abundant, was neatly arranged under her IN OCTOBER. A PICTURE. Through autumn fields close-reaped and bare, And in October's skies A yellow sun hangs round and low, While all the woodlands are a-glow. She goes with messages of love To sad and humble homes, With her fair presence comes : She hath no harvest of her own, Her life is bleak and very bare, She hath no field nor vine, But God hath given to her care The heavenly corn and wine, The healing balm, the oil of mirth, To pour for weary ones of earth. The chill October of her life Is brightened by love's glow, Though never man may call her wife, Though she may never know The earthly joys of home and love, Her harvest waves on plains above. THE LOUIS VELVETEEN. H.S. The colder weather of Autumn and early Winter obliges ladies to seek for heavier dress materials, and none will be found more suitable than the Louis Velveteen. Its fineness, its softness, its richness of coloring and texture make it equal in appearance to a Genoa silk velvet, at more than four or five times its cost. It is prepared in the Oriental Blue Black and in all the fashionable colors. We can confidently say that for richness of appearance, suitability for draping, and real economy, the Louis Velveteen bears the palm of superiority. To avoid imitations, ladies should notice that "The Louis Velveteen is stamped on every yard of the material at the time of purchasing. Just Published. 1 vol. cloth 8 vo. Price 58. POEMS AND SONNETS. BY HARRIETT STOCKALL. "The Many of these Poems and Sonnets have appeared in the columns of "All the Year Round,' World of Fashion," and other periodicals. LONDON: Simpkin, Marshall & Co.. 4, Stationers' Hall Court, and all Booksellers and Newsagents. self-possession and timidity in her manner which impressed Eric Grant strangely, for though her eyes dropped after meeting his, he saw in their dark depths a fearless courage which contradicted her apparent shyness. In a few minutes the train moved on, and when the line was clear, the two ladies, with their luggage, were escorted to the fly. As Eric handed in Miss Winifred he looked wistfully at her, as if for an invitation to accompany them, but Miss Grant either did not, or would not, interpret the look aright. "You must come to The Nutteries in a day or two, Eric," she said, as she arranged various small parcels around her, "but we shall be busy to-morrow.” Eric smiled at his cousin, bowed to Ellen Sands, and the fly drove off. The young man walked slowly to his offices, thinking of his late journey and of Sidney Rossiter, wondering doubtfully if the prodigal son would make a better thing of life in the "far country" to which he was bound, than he had in his native land; till his thoughts flew off at a tangent, and settled on the remembrance of Ellen Sands' face, as he had just seen it for the first time-as he would see it for many a day to come-as he was to remember it, all the days, few or many, of his life! (To be continued.) THE SACREDNESS OF GIRLHOOD.-There is no sight more lovely than that of a young girl standing, as the poet says, "With reluctant feet, Where the brook and river meet," Her outlook on life is so innocent, so pure, so ignorant, and withal so trusting, that it must be indeed a hard and callous heart which can see no beauty in it; a depraved nature which feels no unwonted thrill of chivalrous respect for it; a careless mind which can pass it unthinking by. How above reproach should be the lives of those who have to do with sweet trusting girlhood! How well guarded should be the lips from which drop counsel or reproof to the young listening ears! The delicate bloom is soon rubbed off the peach, but more transient, more evanescent, is the bloom of girlhood. It passes with years, the flight of time, the touch of sorrow, inevitably rob that beautiful period of its freshness, but ill fare the hand which wantonly and lightly, effaces the beautiful charm too soon, ill fare the tongue that would abridge by one day the gracious season of girlhood in a woman's life, by whispering worldly wisdom to the untrained ear. Nay, rather let the brook glide to the river, with music in its flowing sound, sunshine on its breast -girt with green and flowery banks, till with a glad rush it pours itself with trusting impetus into the broad rapid river of real life.-H. S. Printed by Louis Devere & Co., Loudon. DEVERE'S PARIS MODEL PATTERNS, THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF DEVERE'S PARIS MODEL PATTERNS ON SALE TO NOV. 30th, 1879. NEW FRENCH UNDERLINEN. (Reduced Prices. UNDERLINEN FOR LADIES. All cut for Chest measure of 34 inches. No. 1a, Dressing Gown 6d. Jacket, 41. No. 2A, Dressing N. B. The complete set of 12 patterns may be had (post UNDERLINEN FOR GIRLS. 39 103.-Reception Toilette, Tunique and Plastron. 115.-Toilette for an elderly lady, Corsage & bouffant. 121. The Nilsson Home Toilette, Corsage & panier, ,, 124.-The Agatha Costume, tunique and bouffant. " Gown. No. 314, Chemise. No. 30A, Night NB. The complete set of 12 children's patterns may be had (post free) for 2s. 6d. 35A, Long Babe, or Monthly Gown if less trimmed. 36A, Petticoat. 74, Short Princesse Frock. 38A, Long Petticost, Cambric or Flannel. 39A, Shirt. 40A, Bib. 4la, Night Jacket, lengthened to form Night-Gown 42A, Shoe. 434, Baby's Drawers or Couvre-linge. Price 3d. each, post free, X.B. The complete set of 11 patterns of Baby Linen may be had (post free) for 2s. Illustrations of any of this Underlinen will be sent (post free) on receipt of a stamped and addressed envelope. STANDARD BODY PATTERNS, FOR ALL SIZES. In thin tissue paper, at Reduced Prices.) PARIS MODEL PATTERNS FOR LADIES. All eut for Chest measures of 34 inches DECEMBER, 1878. 125A.-Dress with high pointed Corsage. 126. The Florian Toilette. Corsage, gilet, upper- 130A.-Dress-skirt & Norfolk Jacket body with yoke. 134.-Trouville Costume, corsage, tablier, and bouffant. 137.-Mourning Costume, pointed corsage & tunique. 140A.-The new Shoulder Cape, two styles. ,, 141.-The Croizette Pelerine Fichu. November, (continued.) 142.-Lawn Tennis Tunique, (Pinafore style). Corsage, Upper " 48.-Dress Skirt of walking length. 138.-Dress Skirt with medium Train. 139.-Dress Skirt with long Train. 152A.-Dress with corsage a gilet. "154.-The Rambouillet Costume. Cuirasse Corsage, "155.-The Torquay Costume. Corsage a gilet, Sash, " 156.-The Dudley Visite. 156A.-Dress; corsage, tablier, and bouffant. 157.-The Brighton Visiting Costume, Corsage a 159.-Prince-se Dress with long full train. ,, 167.-Mourning Visite Mantle. JUVENILE COSTUMES. 24.-Ball Dress for a Child 7 or 8 years old. 76.-Little Mina's Costume, for a child of 7 years. lady about 14 years. 78.-Paletot for a girl of 14. ,, 106.-Little Nellie's Toilette, for a girl of 5 or 6. 144.-Norfolk Bodice with yoke and skirt for a young 145.-Corsage, panier, and skirt for a girl of 10. 146.-Dress with low neck for a little girl of 5 or 6. 147.-Zouave Suit for boy 8 or 9 years old. 158.-The Castlereagh Toilette. Corsage, tunique, *64.-Robe Princesse for a girl of 9 years old. 168.-Mourning Paletot, double-breasted. for a young lady of 12 to 14. 164.-The Louise Costume for a little girl of 9 or 10, Robe Princesse and kilted flounce. 165.-The Maud Toilette for a girl of 7 years old. Dress with revers and collar, scarf and flounce. ,, 166.-The Helena outdoor Jacket for a little girl of 5 or 6, Single breasted style with long skirt. 166A.-The same kind of outdoor Jacket for a girl of 8 or 9. *213.-Single-breasted Ulster with cape for little girl of 5 or 6 years. *213A.-Single-breasted Ulster with cape for a little girl of 8 to 10 years. 214.-Double-breasted Ulster with or without belt for a girl of 12 to 14; similar shape to No. 211. Those patterns marked (*) have not been illustrated in our plates: they are standard patterns of general utility, added to our list by special request This list is added to every month; for particulars of which see succeeding numbers of the Magazine. Patterns are withdrawn from this list as soon as they go out of fashion. at back and sides according to taste. These patterns (Children's patterns excepted) are cut for Ladies of good figure, measuring 34 inches Chest measure, and 24 ches Waist measure. Instructions for Dressmaking and for enlarging or decreasing the size will be enclosed gratis with each pattern. Apply by LETTER ONLY, enclosing postage stamps, to MESSRS. LOUIS DEVERE & Co., 1, Kelso Place, Kensington, London, W. Me |