Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-20
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too horrible for credence: and nane NAV
dare question The integrity OF tie veal
thy and influential"
"But you will not Let the poor girl re-
main shut up there another long week,
surely9' exclaimed Mrs. McCarty.
whose indignation had become SO keen
ly aroused, IT seemed doubtful if she
could retain il seven days longer.
II fear there is no other alternative"
replied Henry, ..yet regret the lime
must be so long ere she can be released. ;"
"Wliy not GO al once and demand the
girls release! surely an would be with
ye."
1.-The demand would not be complied
with, and We have no means of enfor-
cling il" replied Henry, ''and before we
could get the proper authorities TO stir in
eie matter, she might be removed heyend
our reach, and thereby lengihen her cap
tiviiy."
1T may be you are right; bu. sure |
shall have no rest day or night, uuril my
eyes are blessed with the sight of the
peor crature," said the good woman, he
coming somewhat resigned 10 the unwei-
come procrasinaiion.
ST is better to be on the safe side; and
besides week will give us time 10 have
all cur plans and preparations matured. :"
Sand what would you be doing next!'
inquired tile woman.
"Do you know Of any place about The
house where could ssclele myself un-
til ihe family are asleep!' asked Henry
after few moments deliberation, as to
The course he must now pursue.
"Let me see." said Mrs. McCar,y
musingly: 'yes now | have it. there is a
small closet under the stairs; but troth,
an II would be but sad place Tor gen-
ileman to squeeze himself into, if there
would be room enough amid the rub
bish.'
I'VE viii dispense with comforts, at
least until Louisa is removed from her
prison. Now the next thing is, can by
any possible means get info that close,
unGiscoyered!''
"Snre an | can think OF bat one way"
replied the woman after j moments
consideration.
8: doubt not but what your ingenui.
Iy, will prove equal 10 the dilemma, by
what you have already achieved. Let
me hear your plan, for am all impa-
iience."
sllere ii is then. | will not be done
washing until il is quite dark, YOU will
hide yourself among the bushes where
YOU can see The kitchen w!nGow, sure an
ye must not move until ye see the light
passed three times in quick succession
past the window, then meet me at the
northeast corner Of the house an LII be
after managing the rest: remember ye
must moi speak, but follow me without
making bit OF noise; do ye hear?"
Il understand you, and think your
plan an excellent one, and will endeavor
to follow il to the bes, of my ability; but
tell me how | am TO reach the room with
the boiled door,
'Sure an We can do that same, by
walking up two flights of stairs, then
turn to the left. Butt is softly ye must
step, ye will pass Mr.. Langley's bed
room.
depend upon it | shall be very eau
ious," said Henry, sand ieel sanguine
of success. will see you again and
talk oyer the matter; meanwhile can
prepare for the adventure"
Henry spent the greater portion of
that week in making preparations for the
eventul night ia which he hoped to re-
move Louisa forever from the control Of
her cruel guardian. and place her in her
proper sphere. Through Mrs. .McCar-
ty's assistance he had suitable clo,hing
prepared for her comfort. and hasiy re-
moyal from the city. Yet they alone
remained in the secret. They found so
much TO do, that the dreaded week soon
g!ided past, and when washing day arr-
we'd they found they had barely time to
complete their necessary arrangements.
As soon as the las, ray of twilight was
extinguished, Henry repaired To his hi
ding place, 10 await the signal from Mrs.
McCar,y; who happily did not Gisap-
point him; for he had lain bu, few mo-
ments in his place OF concealment before
be saw the appointed signal. For just
Il, tha, hour, as good lack would have it,.
an unexpected guest arrived, which de-
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Langley, in the par
lor. lie crept quietly from his hiding
place. and joined the washerwoman at
the appointed spot; who cautiously led
the way through the back entrance to the
hall, where throwing open small door,
she motioned him 10 enter which he was
only able TO do in STOPPING posture
After efeeting his entrance, he proceed
cd in the qnie,est manner possible TO
stow himself away among old boots,
shoes, hats, caps, anG Il variety of other
castaway clothing. such as is only tn.nd
slowed away in the houses of miserly
people, who take more pleasure in occa,
sionally hauling over such trumpery,
than in handing it over to the poor and
needy. when it has become comparative
ly useless to themselves. The hope of
soon freeing Louisa from her prosecutors,
reconciled him to his unpleasant quar-
ters. He could distinctly hear the old
fashioned clock repeat the hours as one
by one they departed never more to re.
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