Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-06-02
WEDNESDAY,, JUNE and, 1852

l years old. Her face was remarkably long
and wrinklsd to degree to excite curios-
Iity. Her nose was sharp and skinny, as
was indeed her mhols face. The head
gear was wholly indescribable and be-
meath it gray hairs were visible. Her en-
tire dress was unlike any thing had ever
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 a coarse looking person,
whose countenance appeared more indica-
tive OF frapaeity than villainy.
To my questions he replied very eivily,
after I had entered and he had got view
of my person. I learned from him what
had suspected for the last half hour, that
had taken the wrong road.
A kind Of telegraphing took place be-
tween the two, after which was inform
ed / could stay. This did not appear to
me a very great favor, since 1 had chance
TO observe my host and hostess.
The meat upon the Goals was set upon
the table at length. Twas invited to par.
take of, which did with my host, who
had been absent, and had returned few
minutes before my arrival. During my
repast, Lion took his station by my side,
receiving portion as he always did.
When had finished, drew away from
the board, and taking q paper from my
pocket pretended to bs busy reading.
glanced up occasionally from under
my brows, and was startled to see the
apathy of the woman, as well as that of
the man, wearing off rapidly. Her eyes
grew animated, and, in unison, with his,
glanced at the dog with evident signs of
dissatisfaction.
Presently I nodded over my paper, like
= sleeping person. Instantly the manner
of the two persons became more alarming.
Finally the tall hag lifted my pack and
weighed it in her hand az well as she
was able. Her eyes flashed like SER
pent's for it contained large quantity of
specie, besides valuable jeWelry and costly
silks. always made a practice of put
ting my silver money in bag, and depos-
iting it in a corner of said pack, but my
bills were placed in belt which / wore
next to my skin.
After she had done this she motioned
for him to como and lift it, which he did
with apparently as much satisfaction as
his other half had experienced.
He then opened the door softly and mo-
toned the dog to go out. Though have
no doubt but Lion understood the panto-
mines as well as any body. he did not Of
fer to stir, but lay at my feet as quietly AZ
ever. At last the old hag grew impatient
and shook a poker at him Lion showed
two rows of white teeth, and uttered q
low growl.
The pantomimes ceased in an instant.
The door was closed, and the poker re-
turned to its place. stirred little
they were quick to observe me.
IA fine dog" said the man, thinking it
probable 1 might hear the remark. ~
reckon he wants to get out, he growls as
though he did"
A pause followed this remark. He
thought l might order him out, but did
no such thing.
"Nice dog, the woman added, after a
moment, mice dog" and then she offer
ed him a piece Of meat, and attempted TO
fondle him. Contrary to her e1pecta-
tions, Lion utterly refused the meat, and
put an ond to all familiarity by showing
his teeth again in very testy manner.
This was something very strange for
him never before knew him to refuse
meat when it was offered him. Had Lion
shared my suspicious? Had his instinct
taught him that the hand outstrstched was
not friendly one.
BY this last hostility on the part of my
dog, the hag appeared not little discon-
certed. She retreatsd almost behind my
chair, and shook her skinny fist at him;
but he did not eondescend to express any
uneasiness at that rather decided and en-
ergetic expression Of her feelings.
1now thought it time to wake up. which
did with a preparatory yawn or two
The same apathy came back and sat upon
the features of my entertainers. l made
them understand that wished to retire.
There were but two apartments in the
cabin, and both left the one l was in 10
make arrangements in the other for my
accommodation. They came out at length,
and l waI told that my bed was ready
They watched my movements with con-
siderable interest when arose to retire.
Istarted FIRST without my pack on purpose
The faces of the worthy pair lighted up
l returned and took it, and they fell in q
moment. This was not ALL passed in
first, and the woman attempted to shut
the door on Lion f; but the latter putting
forth his strength, sprang after me in AZ
instant, almost upsetting the bag in the
operation.
"I thought the creature would like tc
stay by the fire." said she by way ofspol
ogy.
"Call the varmint out-tain't likely tn,
man wants to sleep in room with the
beast" added mine host, in . manner tha
expressed great deal Of christian ankle
, ty for my welfare,
al prefer to have him with me-" an