Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1850-11-28
From the Oquawka Spectator.
LOUISA WILLIAMS;
on THE
ORPHAN BOUND GIRL.
A TALE OF THE QUEEN CRY.
ny MRS. p. FARMER.
ny MRS. p. FARMER.
CHAPTER II.

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Louisa and herself.
! "A stranger and from Philadelphia repeated
Mr.. Langley, who for several minutes seemed
| pursuing train Of thoughts which were Of no
very pleasant nature, judging from his troubled
countenance and firmly compressed lips; at
length nrousing from the reverie into which he
had fallen, he said,
'Rebecca, fear this may prove serious mat
ter. Can it be that old Mrs. Denni. is still liv.
ing and this Wilson is acquainted with her?
had hoped she was dead long ago, but fear now
she has lived long enough to tell the secret; for
cannot be deceived in this stranger; he is wei!
educated, although he tries to conceal it; ye,
there lie grace and dignity in hi, bearing that
belongcth not to a aborer.
'What course is it best for us to pursue?' in
quired the wife, who appeared much inter
ested as her husband.
Keep perfectly silent; will watch nm oppor
'nnlty 10 coh,erse with him. and then ] may be
able TO read his motives more accurately
He dil moi have t. wait tong, Tor that O., ming
Henry Wilson called t, see Lomsa. and Nr
Langlcy managed 60 draw nan ,nto H,rr,ot,ou,
"a us!I re!uc;aItiy uu the young mans part,
who tried in vain 10 ,,o'I genteel qrIzzlng.
Henry though. h. understood hI, ques,ioner,
though he t-igncd much ignorance as possi-
bic. Can It be that he suspiclons me?' thought
lie, as MIR. Langley rose to leave the room with
a dark irnwn on hi, brow, which he strovo to
CONCEAL, as he very politely bade him good eve
ming.
Henry Wilson was young man about twen-
ty five years Of age, o tall but firm build. His
counenance wore an open and pleasant expires
sion. His noble brow bore evident mark. oi a
high order Of Intellect and generosity; although
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brown hair. which to all appearance had been
much neglected of late. An aquline nose, and
large hazel eve combining energy 4 gentleness
and altogether presented specimen of true
nobleness rarely to be met with in young ad
venturer. His drcss seemed to shroud his form
in deep mystery; it was coarse and sovenly
and none but penetrating eye would be likely
to see anght save mechanic or common labor
er in the outward appearance Of the stranger. -
But Mr.. Langley's eye was too keen, and his
interest too deeply involved, to be easily impo
sed upon. He had studied man too deeply to
be thrown of his guard by that which can be
thrown off or resumed at leisure. II may well
be imagined then, that he returned to the sitting
room with a viper at his heart. which had al
ready commenced its work.
We'll, what lid you make Of him? said Mrs
Langley, as soon as her husband closed the
door: vet had she looked into his face for sin.
gle moment the question would have been an
swered ere it was asked.
Make of him! Why, just what expect
ed.'
DO You think he knows anything about!
i,?'
i am confident that he knows more than |
would havo him or any one else to know
did you ask him il he knew any person by
the name Of Dennis in Philadelphia
Il did, but he avoided the question as much
as possible, by renarking that he believed there
were several persons there by that hams; but
n otced his eve rested on me with peculiar eX.
preston while he spske, and that look revealed
ALL
what is to be dpne?'
Done! why can head him yet
'How?'
'Yuu know it will be nearly year before
| Louisa is of age; in the meantime l can marry
her to whom please; but she must be prevent
ed from seeing this Wilson again or all is lost
You had better 60 Immediately and order her To
bed
1t was calm and lovely night, the moon
shone with unrivallsd splendor; the new blown
roses filled the air with ihtir sweet oder; while
: in the distance might he heard the mnr'nnring
of the strea0let rs II "hrltd oNN Th Va - IeN''
cation m the bosom Of the Ohin. H,Lry VIII
son and Iua,-a Williams were seated under the
liul. back porch. u, il to enjoy the dec'ou'
night air which AT ihis season comes Ioadet
with delicate perfumes. Yet they needed i
not, for their ,oirds had received !ocd u: a ia
; unpleasau.r na,u,e. Bu. as YET nei;"er ha'
.poken,os,ha, which weighed upon their spirits
They were suddenly aroused from their lned't
ations by the voice of Mrs. Langley reminding
Louisa that it was time to close tha doors am
retire. Henry fel, no surprise at th'. sudde'
warning, for he understood it all. lie ar"s'
and whispered few words in Lonisa's ear, am
babe her good evening. Slowly vending hi
b, way towards his lodgings, he Illuminated deepl.
upon the course he had now to adopt; but err
! hc reached his own room his mind was mad
: up. a.,
Louisa retired to her bed, her thoughts file
with thousand strange fancies. The fev
words Henry had whispered in her ear, made
deep impression on her mind. There WIS som
secret connected with all she saw and hsart
which she could not fathom. She had noted a
that had passed between Henry and her guard
ian with deep interest. And by what had al
ready passed, together with the request Henr
had made a, parting, she guessed at what he ha
already OWNED, that all further in'ercours
would be prohibited. It was not until late hou
that sho could compose herself to 'lsep; all