The Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1852-1853, 1853-06-29

I pOsbS Ol .he lfdpptEH, anu 5dutOiSS "'i'
cheats them out OF Iher hard earnings, and
l believe even robs them, for l begin 10
think he belongs TO these pests thai are
daily committing depredations, throughout
this western country"
Il have known nothing Of him, yet
cannot hep but hate him"
"But Ambrose, we are idling, let's away
for 'twul lie late when we arrive there,
we cant be too soon, for it is uncertain when
this villain may attempt MS foul purpose" +"
They quickly gathered up they their hunt
ing traps, and started for the farm house .
On the morning Of this same day, might
have been seen in the commodous and com
Portable parlor at Wilis's Mansion, young
lady whose countenance, indicated heart
i'll at ease. II was Oracle The red bird
that poured fourth its melodies from the
cage, in the window, this morning had no
charms for her. nor did the rich furniture
and hangings OF The room, give her any
pleasure in arranging them. Mr.. and Mrs.
| Willis were out riding, and except the ser
want, she was the lone occupant of the
house. She was unsalisied IA portensious
depression oyerhun3 her spirits. whenever
she thought OF her Interview with Moreland
on the previous evening, and the strange
Intelligence by the hunter. As ior Mr. an
Mrs, Willis her adopted parents, they
thought the apprehcnslons Of the hunter,
were but the mere resglt of preludjced
superstition SO common to thit class, and
as such gave it no more thought; not that
they were MOI. duly interested in the welfare
of the fair Oracle, for she was as an only
child to them and was the concentration OF
all their happiness-but they never thought
of aught else, than thar villain Morelaud
was perfect gentleman; for as such he
ar.fuIly and iusidiously contrlyed to impress.
them, and here, probably it would be wei
enough to state, that in community he was
/ known as William Morelani, while otEer.
wise, as Mike Forrest.
Suddenly the parlor-door was flung open
and a robust and gaulily-dresscd OLD lady
accompanied by young and handsome
girl, were ushered into hel presence. The
young girl Immediately, and very politely
introduced the old lady as Mrs. Meggs, an(
herself as her grand daughter both from
the next section, The younger guest seem
ed quite poll and ,miabe, but for The 20
IubiIIty of the old lady, which though wa
indeed laughabe she nor Oracle eihc
could find room for u word. Afler passin,
sometime in agreeable conversation, an,
laughable entertainment by the funny droll
ness ofthe oldlady, the door was again open
ed and Mrs. Whiis was introduced, to be
guest, while she could scarcely restrain
burst of laughter az the odl discrePpenc.
betweea the dress and appearance OF tn
elder lady.
"And now do you like the western coun
try?" asked Mrs. Willis alter they mad con
ver5cd for some lime.
"Ogh, sue, Ms. Willis, and It's mesel
as luYs the place, fur indaed think us St
b!itho ind handsome"
''lt is iu4eed lovely place." returne,
Mrs. Wallis though sometimes one get
lonesome 50 far away from friends"
"Yi$, an 'spose you've bin used til
Iivin' in the city, and It's there a budy ha.
frinds faith, u seem the buggies and ca-a
rts II rathiin' over the streals."
"No," returned Mrs. Willis while hel
face was flushed with suppressed lauyhlel
at the twitchiugs and ways Of the old wo,
man, "bus I've always lived amongst my
friends; though in The country, untill we mo
we'd here"
That's no more thin thrue," replied
Mrs. Meggs with her peculiar twirl, ian
its meselt that's being atCher seein thtt yer
darter is gittin' quite unsittled too, but
spose it's from hayin no playmates sure. "
"Yes, l have noticed thas Oracle, is
somewhat depressed this morning, but the
cause cannot tell unless she is lonesome"
'I'll wager pound failh, " returned the
old lady comically excited, "that's what S
aim the cratur, Mrs. Willis, and sure ride
and company would restore hir pace o
mind
BY this time Oracle and her young COM
panion had lett the room, and were stand
ing on the porsh couversins on various
topics, for indeed the young lady accompa-
nylng old Mrs. Meggs, WAS quite agreeable
and Intelligent, and moreover had quite
ingratiated hersefnto Gracie's confidence. :"
"Do you not get very lonesome, here by
yourself, Miss FuIton?" asked the young
girl.
"Sometimes," returned Oracle, ''but ]
have no cause to, while my kind friend Mrs
Willis is with me-"
"But one being used to young company,
will NATURALLY feellost when deprived ot il, y
phlosophically returned the other.
"Tis true" replied GFacle, "but when
I feel lonesome have books that will amuse
or interest me-" A
"Thatis all So" artrully answered the
young guest ''but even with all your ad,
vantages, the constitution OF the heart il
such, that at least sometimes, itrequres tht
the recreation OF change Of company aue
scenes" @
Indeed, you have made hard hit upor
my present opposition, for before you cam'
here this morning, J. had ample evidence o
What you say" playfully returned Oracle
''Indeed | am highly hattered by you
compliment" lnushingly replied the. e.other
''for If have been the least condasve t
your happiness, / assure YOU | feel highly
lhonored" N
"Tuhp'exclaimed Graice looking archly
"you are disposed to datteiy.' a
stNot ut all, | am ia earnest, and shoult
be happy to have you accompany US home
as it is about time for us to start--for fee
,.s though we ought not remain so unsoci
as we have been" 4BS1
''And I tool should be mast happy t
accompany you."
"Then You shallgo with us!'gladly eS