The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1853-06-21
From the Illu ,trated News.
GENTLE HAND.
BY T. s. ARTHUR.

BY t. s. ARTHUR.
did hear tho maiden's name: but in my
thought have ever since called her Gentle
Hand What magic lay in her touch! II
was wonderful.
When and where, it matters not how to re-
late-but once upon time as was passing
through n thinly peopled district of country
night came down upon mo almost unawares
Being on foot, could hope to gain the village
towards which my steps were directed, until a
late hour; and therefore, preferred seeing shell
tor and a nights lodging at the first humble
dwelling that presented itself
Dusky twilight was giving place to deeper
| shadows. when found myself in the vicinity
of a dwelling, from the small uncurtained win
dows of which the light shown with pleas
ant promise of good cheer and comfort. The
house stood within an enclosure, and q short
distance from tho road along which | was
moving with wcared feet. Turning de, and
passing through an ill-hung gate approach
the dwelling. Slowly tho gate swung on its
wooden hinges, and the rattle of its latch, in
| closing, did not disturb the air until had near
ly reached the little borch in front of the house
where a slender girl, who had noticed my en-
trance stood awaiting my arrival.
A deep quick bark answered, almost like an
echo, the sound Of the shutting gate, and sud-
den os an apparation, the form of an immense
dog loomed in the doorway. / was now near
enough to see the savage aspect of tho animal
and the gathering motion of his body, as he
prepared to bound forward upon me. AT the
instant when he was about to spring, q light
hand was laid upon his shaggy mock, and a
low word spoken.
Don't be afraid lie won't hurt you" said
q voice, that to me sounded very sweet and
musical
now camc forv ard, but In some doubt as
to the young girls power over The beast on
whose rough neck her almost childish hand
still lay. The dog did not by any means seem
reconciled to my approach, and growled wick
edIy bis dissatisfaction.
Go in, Tiger said the girl, not in a voice
ofauthority yet, in her gentle tones, was the
consciousness that she would be obeyed; and,
as she spoke she lightly bore upon tho ami
, nal with her hand, and he turned away, and
disappeared within tho dwelling.
who's that" A rough voice asked the
question; and now heavy looking man took
the dogs place in the door.
who are you! What's wantedp There
was something very harsh and forbiding in the
way the man spoke. The girl now laid her
hand upon hi, arm, and loaned with gentle
pressure, against him.
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