The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-02-01

Nnhhl lhil lht WARNING Ma III IAlil A4N''TA''''
the manhtr IN which he gallopped away,
proved his intention of turning il 10 good ac-
count In very brief space of time, his ileot
beast had carried him over the three miles
that lay between him and his home, aud was
-rriirryi mp tbrff1rr tirr viUur'
Leaving his carriage aud entering the
house, he in few word. appraised his wife
aud daughter of the state oN affairs, aud
declared his resolution Of fleeing To the
States.
II must be- Oh Instantly" lac said with calm
energy cor it will be TOO late
"Wil YOU go nitc carriage, or on horse
back ?" asked Miss X, young lady of eigh-
teen; springing from her ckair, while her ia.
Tiers spirit Of daring seemed flashing from
her dark eyes.
ION hursoback-on the black mare in the
stable. But what are YOU going TO do 2" in
tcrrogatcd her father seeing her throw on her
hood, and seize lighted lantern,
Saddle the black mare, TO be sure she
answered, and dartcd out at back door.
There was less perturbation in the house
hold than might have been expected, for the
reason that this result of the Doctors bold
ness of speech, had been from the first antici-
patcd Each of the three fclt less surprizcd
that the royal officers were now on his track,
than that they had suffered him 10 90 lhu-
long unmolestcd Scarcely had the Doctor,
with the assistance OF his wife, transferred
his money and valuable papers from his desk
L.. Lot. p,I
trembling, rushed in, crying
Haste, father, iy--I hear them coming
down the road"
IL avn ready" said he Then looking in
his daughters face he added, but .bgliGEG. J
irighicn YOU into telling them ALL and"
"Ncycr, father, returned the young lady
.reselutcly, II am calm now. Go, YOU will
fnh the Aar.o tied to birch in the rear of
the barn. Cross the field and you may cudc
them"
Whispered "Godbc with you's" were inter
changed as the rebel lcn the house bv the
h5rk passage, and tic door was softly closed
behind him. The mother and daughter were
both pale with apprehension, and in spite of
her utmost efforts, the lattcr's voice was Slight.
~ trcmulous as she hastily resumed the read
ing which her fathers entrance had inter
ruptcd. There was sound Of horses, hools.
aud then rap at the door. The inmates
pretended not to hear, until il was repeated.
when the young lady rose and opened the
door, while the other contipncdi sewing, with
n manneras unconcerncd as possible. Miss
K,politcly returned the salutations the two
gentlemen whom she met, and being ask
cd whether her father was at home answer
ed,
"Ile is not just now, but when hcwcnt out
at dark he mentioned that he should return
early. Please to walk in and sit down till lac
comes"
The officers glanced at each other, then fol-
lunrd her into the house.
'Somc gentlemen who wish to see father"
she observed to her mother, who looked up
from her work, bowed and requested them to
be seated.
They complied hut were evidently ,liseen-
ccrted 10y not finding the object of their pur-
suit within lhis own doors for they had
learned at the house of his patient, three miles
"ANh' 'ho' w H"u ltlt AntEt IuI UOilt tlht.
few moments before. Signifcans looks were
exchanged between them and they appeared
to doubt, very seriously, whether their prey
was not ut that moment sccretcd about the
premises.
"Do you think, madam, the Doctor will be
at home soon y cnquircd one of the officers
of Mrs X.
81 am unable To say with certainty" she I
replied carclcssly raising her eyes to the !
clock upon the mantc piece, "IIali-past
niuo," continued she, 'hc is usually at home
earlier. lie may have been called to a new
paticnt-l think you will do well to wait
little leIGSV. however,"
We are anNious to consult him profession
ally" rqioincd the officer, half fearing that
tlcir real business was suspected
I'll it any little matter of medicine YOU y
want MY daughter can serve you as well as
her father
- ''iir' utf1rrr WIS at a iJsS what rcplyto make
tsnd the other noticing his embarrassmeat.
came to his aid by saying with sudden con
torton of cennteHance, and at the same time
t4p'4--ti's lti--ltr,t,tl t1'his rtrrrkt.
81 want an aching tooth cxtrartcdas
II eaa extract it as well as any dcutist in
the ta9snllp, said Mis- H., rising, and before
the s'att'tr' could contrivc any plausible
mrlns f.. Gaping with hi, tccth, the i,ltru-