TIL E W HITE GOTTA G E.

A TEMPERANCE STORY.
BY RE VERA.
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Concluded.


"It is now eight o'clock--at TEN thssale
takes place. Come, rssume your cheerful
look; all will go well, my friend. suppose
you will have no objection to have me for
creditor, will your"


"No, indeed"


"Well, ] shall pay Mr.. Grandson, and
disappoint his disinterested friend, the rum
seller. The White Cottage remains in your
possession-you shall repay me as you can.
/ thank God, that he has enabled me to per-
form this act of justice. He gave me the
means, and glad am 10 expend them in
such cause. You will soon recover your
vantage ground, Benson, and oh, what a
field Of usefulness is opening before you.
Embrace with your whole heart the cause
Of Temperance. 1t is Heavens cause. You
have solemnly pledged your word of honor,
that you will neither touch, taste, nor han
die the unclean thing, and that you will
discountenance its use in every possible
way. Let us now, here, pledge ourselves,
each to the other, remembering that, altho'
no human eye witnesses the compact, that
it is registered in Heaven-that we will not
rest from our labors until Tntemperance is
banshed from the land, (should our lives
so long be spared to us,) that whilst we do
live, we will wage unceasing war with the
enemy Of mans best interests for time and
eternity. Will you do thsi"


"Willingly: had already SO determined
My heart leaps within me, at the thought
that may do for others what you have
done for me. My more than friend, lead on,
follow you"


"Give me your hand"


A hearty shake sealed the compact, and
they adjourned to the house, te prepare for
the reception of visiters.


The hour approached. People began to
assemble, and, prominent among the crowd
which such an event always collects toge-
ther, appeared Tyler and his wife. After
short time the sheriff approached the for.
mer and inquired for Mr.. Grandson.


He will be here directly, do not wal
for him--I am ready to purchase, sir"


The people had all assembled in the from
room The sale proceeded, bid after bic
had been made--once, twice, three had
been sounded-thc property was, apparent.