Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-09-28

Now / am not person 10 believe in pre-
sentiments, misgivings and all that sort ol
thing, but certainly saw something IN that
mans conntenance that 4 did not like, the
moment l set my eyes upon him. In a
gruf voice he asked my business. ! told
him l believed had lost my way, and &ai
under the necessity of asking accommoda-
lions. After hesitating moment he asked
me TO enter. A tall female was seated in
the corner near large rock fire place.
She seemed busy watching piece of meat
kissing over the fire. 1t struck me that
hadn't seen more apathetic looking coun-
tenance than hers. She hardly noticed my
entry. She might be forty years old. Her
face was remarkably long, and wrinkled to
a degree to excite curiosity. Her nose was
sharp and skinny, as was indeed her whole
lace. The head gear was wholly indescrl-
bable, and from beneath it, grey hairs were
visible. Her entire dress was quaint, and
unlike anything had seen. could hardly
keep my eyes off her. She as well as the
man, glanced eagerly at my pack as LAID
it down. The latter was coarse looking
person, whose countenance appeared more
indicative ofincapacity than vilainy.
To my questions he replied very civilly
after had entered, and he had got view
of my person. l learned from him, what l
had suspected for the last half hour-that l
had taken the wrong road.
A kind of telegraphing took place be-
tween the two, after which l was informed
| could "stay." This did not appear to me
very great favor, since had chance to
observe my host and hostess.
The meat was set upon the table at last.
| was invited to partake of 1t, which did
with my host, who had been absent, and
had returned few minutes before my arri-
val. During my repast Lion took his sta
ton by my side, receiving portion, as he
always did.
When had finished, drew away from
the board, and taking paper from my
pocket, pretended TO be busy reading.
1 glanced up occasionally from under
my brows, and was startled to see the apa-
thy fthe woman las well as the man) wear
ing off rapidly. Her eyes grew animated,
and, in unison with his, sought my pack
ohener and oftener. They glanced at the
dog with evident signs of dissatisfaction.
Presently nodded over my paper like
sleeping person. Instantly the manner
of the two persons grew more alarming
Finally the tail bag lifted my pack and
weighed it in her hand-as well as she was
able. Her eyes flashed like serpeht's, for
it contained large quantity OF specie, be-
sides valuable jewelry and costly silks. I
always made a practice of putting my sill
yer money in bag, and depositing it in
corner Of my pack; but my bills were pIa-
ced IN a bag which / wore next to my skin.
After she had done this, she mohoned
for him to come and ilt it, which he did,
with apparently as much satisfaction as his
other half had experienced.
He then opened the door softly, and then
motioned the dog to go out. Though l
have no doubt but Lion Understood pantoI
mne as well as anybody, he did not offer
to stir but lay at my feet as quietly as
ever. At last the old hag grew impatient,
and shook the poker at him. Lion showed
two rows of white teeth and uttered a low
gfowl. The pantomine ceased in an in.
slant. The door was closed, and the poker
returned to its place. | stirred little
They were quick to observe me,
"a fine dog" said the man, thinking it
probable l might hear the remark. 81
reckon he wants to go out-he growls as
though he did,"
A pause followed this remark. He
thought | might order him out, but | did no
such thing.
"Nice dog," the woman added, after a
moment, "nice dog" and then she offered
him peace of meat, and attempted to fon-
die hims Contrary TO her expectations,
Lion utterly refused the meat, and put an
end to all familiarity by showing his teeth
again in very testy manner.
That was something strange for him. !
never knew him TO refuse meat before,
when 1t was offered him. Had Lion shared
my suspicious Had his instinct taught
him that the hand out-stretched was hot
friendly one!
BY this last act of hostility on the part
of my dog, they had appeared not little
Disconnected. She retteated almost behind
my chair, and shook her skinny fist at him;
but he did not condescend to express any
uneasness al that rather decided and eher-
getic expression OF her feelings.
| now thought it time 10 wake up, which
| did with a preliminary yawn or two
The same apathy came back and set upon
the features of my entertainers. / made
them understand that l wished to retire.
There were but two apartments in the cabs
in, and they both left the one was in to
make arrangements in the other for my ac-
commcdaton. They were absent some
tune, and | was quite sure | heard them
moving the bed to another part Of the room.
They came out at length, and l was told
that my bed was ready.
They watched my movements with con-
siderable interest when / Arose to retire. |
started first without my pack on purpose.
The faces of the worthy pair lighted up;
returned and took 1t, and they fell in a mo-
ment. This was not ALL passed in first,
and the woman attempted to shut the door
on Lion; but the latter putting forth all
his strength sprang after me In an instant,
/ almost upoatt.ns, Az hao In Tho nporat,o,,