The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-11-15
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Some months since, a Joyous, coura-
geous young woman, residing in this city,
the daughter of highly respectable parents
found herself somewhat Intentionally de-
tanned at the house, one evening; and be-
fore she was aware of the fact, scarcely,
night had set in. The distance to her own
home was but few blocks, however, and
as she expected little gathering of ladies
and gentlemen that evening at he fathers,
she determined upon returning homeward
unattended; and bidding her friends good
night she hurried along upon the walk, to-
wards her residence, into which her fami-
ly had quite recently removed, from anoth-
er part of the city.
Upon turning the first corner, she was
suddenly startled by the approach of a well
dressed young man, who accosted her with
a good evening" and offered his services
to escort her homel Alarmed, for an in
slant she would have avoided the stranger;
but as he advanced to her side, she VEN
tured to turn towards him, and glance
satisfied her-she recognized the young
gentleman, as a familiar acquaintance
Disgusting her voice, and replying III .
timid tone, she accepted the proffered gal
lantry, determined at once TO administer q
lesson to her young friend, which ne should
not forget. The conversation which pass
ed was brief, and the beau suspecting
nothing as he was aware that The family
had changed their quarters, tripped along
at the young lady's side, apparently very
well pleased with his companion. In a
few minutes, they halted before modest
brick house, in a somewhat retired street,
at the west end, and the lady relinquished
her attendants arm.
sWill you come in!' whispered the lady
softly.
Thank you,' was the reply; and his fair
companion opened the frort door. Clos
ing il carefully they found themselves IN
the entry in total darkness.
wait moment said the young wo-
man, and be perfectly quiet | will le
turn instantly and with these words she
ascended the stairs which led to the par
lors.
The first thought of the young man, as
she retired, was to open the front door and
move; for he suspected all was not as he
at first anticipated. He turned to the door
1t was fast. He fumbled for the latch, or
lock, or whatever secured it was not TO be
found; and an instant afterward, he heard
footsteps approaching in the darkness. His
heart thumped against his ribs, and he be-
gan 10 wish himself safely out of doors
again; but he was quickly reassured by the
encouraging whisper OF the new made ac-
quiantance, who approached him, appa-
rently with great caution.
.Hush!' she said, ALI is safe. Be qui-
ct now, a moment-remove your boots
from your leet-I will return in an in
stant.'
Our hero was content; and drawing off
his boots, he secured them together, and
held them in his hand, to await the return
of his lady friend, who again ascended the
! front stairs.
/ Entering the parlor a moment after
wards, the female rogue found some half
score of young lady friends with their
! brpthers and beaux present to whom she
| quickly aud briefly communicated the adj
venture.
i have got him in the entry down
stairs she said. Put out the lights keep
perfectly still, don't betray the slightest
sound ,and | will show you some sport in
a moment
The lights were removed, the party
arranged themselves around the room
the bulk Of the party knew the victim
intimately-and again the lady descen
ded the stairs, and approa cbed heI
! friend.
| Softly, now she said, taking the hand
which was unoccupied with the boots,
softly. All is quiet up stairs-all is ar.
ranged GOMEZ and she led her gallan
shyIy along up the stairway. His boot:
dangled against the railing-'hushn ex
claimed the fair one; for pity 5 sake make
no noise-or all is lostp
The beau moved on, grasped his boots
more securely at his side, nor dreamed
aught save bliss! Least Of all did he sus