Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-04-06

were the Chlef Jewels WITHIN the Iude
walls of that fortress. and each young
hunter felt as if all perils, in whatever
direful sha pc, would be especial bless
ings of heaven, if their conquest even al
the cost of blood, nigh. win the appro-
baton and ndmiring glsnces of The girls,
whose esteem-sye, more than that
thew coveted. However. some OF them
had tha. which is commonly called com
mon sense for each Of the other girls ot
the station. four in number. had at least
one devoted lover.
John Johnson played the violin for Pat
sv alone. He was hardly conscious that
any ear but hers drank the love sick mu-
sic that he drew with his bow conjoint-
ly from his soul and the fiddle. He men.
tally addressed all the varying strains to
her only. declaring his love In cap,iva-
ting notes, soaring into infinite spheres
of harmony and endeavoring TO reach her
heart by an ina aginative circui, that com
passed the singing stars. What pity,
that she could not read his protesta tions
of passion and devotion, in the beseech-
ing voice Of his darling violin!
The dance went on. Mary and Patsy
got we'll acquainted and at once grew
fond of each uther Whenever they could
res, minnie. which was very difficult,
as there was an urgent demand for each
of them. they were together and enjoyed
themselves with the zest of happy kittens.
doves. or other innocent and loving crea
tures.
Whcn the last figure was out, Mary
acce pied beau. and numb Of gallan s
pressed about Patsy who took the arm Of
John Johnson. as he. by tremendous ef-
fort both Of courage and muscle succeed
ed in asking for her company first.
Good for John who had the reputa
tion of an awkward fellow, said the old
folks. while :he Dung men who had been
seriously ambitious TO gain distinction
by gallan,ing Patsy. bit their lips, aud
one Of them was so put out that he sly
ly threatened to give the fiddler "a pair
of black eyes for his assurance. But he
wisely at length adopted the conclusion
that John could walk with her but a lit
tie distance. as her home was not fifty
yards off, and as he couldn't say anything
anyhow, it made but little difference.
Young Grey. drawing near Carroll. at
this time. touched him on the arm and
said quite low. bat ir q strange tone that
he could not keep from coming huskiIy
out of his throat-'will you so with me
now? l wish to give you some news and
possibly 20 learn some.
I will 50. certainly was the reply.
and they set cut together. After consult
ing moment, when first alone. they
went to a blochlouse. snd volunteering
to take the place o: the ranger who was
on guard. and to assume his responsibili-
ties until doylight. he gladly vacated the
pre- misses. and left the singularly assorted
pair to say ard do what they pleased con-
sisten: with observing tina, the pickets
were not fired. dug up or scaled.
The night was disposed TO be gloomy.
Few stars we're to be seen. owing to the
thickness Of the mist that prevailed. and
the moon shone but feebly. and was sur
rounded by ring. in which no; star
The owls, king birds of the
night. omiuous always of sorrow and
trouble, We're noisly doIefully.
Grey commenced the conversation say
ing, Carroll. come queer facts have come
to my knowledge recently, and | wish
your opinion of them. That want par
TALLY because they concern you as much
os myself
Go on
Did you know, in Philadelphia. one
SaIlie Grey. no looked much like nay
sister Mary?'
Carroll was silent. and Grey rceumed--
DO you know anything of the cause Of
her sudden disappearance? Do you know
whe ther she came TO the west. crazed on
account of some dreadful misfortune?-
Don't you know all about her, and that
she is the White Hag? Are you not the
cause of her 0ight?'
i can't answer so many questions at
once.'
Then. tell rse if you did not meet this
White Hag IN the woods the other day.
on your ranging expedition. and whe ther
she did not knock you down with fiery
club?'
Who told you that2'
Nobody told me. but there are some
things that know without telling. and
other things that find out without seek
ing information. know all about the
appearance of this Hag 10 you. and her
crazy scream OF laughter. that frightened
you all. so.'
We'll you know a good deal-much
more than do. did know Sallis Grey;
she looked like Mary, your sister. Sallie
was your sister. But where she went al-
ter leaving the city. don't know
Whether she is the White Hag. or that
creature is her ghost, l do not know
But do you know the cause Of her
leaving Philadelphia-of her fleeing.
maniac TO the woods. and living among
j may know. partially
Partially; by the gods. if you do not
Iell me what you do know. I'll
You'll what? Young man. don't try
10 drag anything out OF me. I'll tell what
will, and that's ALL
Look here. Carroll, If knew you had
been guilty of what | suspect, would
omahawk you in an instant. Id brain
'ou as quick ss ! would an Injun. But