The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1854-06-29

| oSoin ao1fSsSou Lacn. nc 0lQ feell1S ne Ea'
experienced on finding himself confronted Will
nln' On that memorable morning, had again
come over HIN, though two years hsi elapsed
since they had parted, and impunityj had EN-
boldened and hardened him. But 1.-The con
seriousness of guilt had pressed heavil7 on him
nevertheless, causing him often to d>sire tina
midnight deed were yet uDdone. 30 marve
II came home to him now, with sedoublet
force, In the presence Of the man whom he haC
believed to be the only human witness to tha
crime, but who now disclosed the terrible sc
cret, that others were privy to it. He burst no
lock up, but sat, grooming, even sobbing, with
his face buried in his hands.
Mark Ayeiing," said Zach, presently, "yor
| amt used me well, and of wur mind to it
| needn't to 60 fur for revenge But, come
don't be coward. 1t amt my interest to hang
| you, and unless you gives me reason to tht
contrary, Pm keep my mouth shut"
| But-the-the others"-gasped Aveling
"what do they know? Who are theS?"
81 reckon amt bound to tell oN'em," re
piled Zach; aand as to what they ksows, may
| be it's as we'll not to be too particfar to in
| quiro-but I'll tell you what know ID"
Aveling looked eagerly at Zach. his coun
| tenance drawn down by intense anx ETY..
DIT wsrn't there when you lookts for it
| edded Zach.
"Wbat wasn't there-and whei do you
meant" asked Mark.
"H," answered the other. "Ed, ard VIII
mot! Leastways, means his body 1t didn'
stop in the place where you put it, flark, and
the hailigators never got it. seer. them as
moved it, and what's more, seen I'm do it
Almost as soon as you was gcne.n
A glimpse of thu truth flashed acr rs Marks
mind-he leaped to his feet, dashing S:is clench
ed list on the marble table, as he Jdhemently
exclaimed:
"Niggers in the swamp, by all tho 3 damna.
ble!" =
There was white man af,Ong 'em
Marx" observed Zach, sand he he}aed"
Aveling began pacing the apartment pom
dering over the disclosure, and efscting on
the position in which it placed hiaa. Zach
| meanwhile, pat up the bowie knife and re-
stored it to its former place. Seeing tsat Mark
did not attempt to break silence, he raid
al guess you've took the measu-e of the
ground by this time, Mark and | ~ edn't for
to tell smart man Ike you how the w stands
consarnin' of niger evidence. EfySou'n lei
me advise, I'd jest kip quiet. It's two year
ago"-
Mark stopped short, and faced Gr:,t
each" said no, "you know sore than is
good for me, or for yourself either. But have
thought 1t out, and my minds me9e up.
don't ask for your advice, nor do Squire it
We've squared accounts and Pa got afraid
of anything you can do or say. Yhats my
mind on this matter. And now, please to leave
me alone"
"Woll spoke up, Mark" retorted &rit {" Ell
that's your way of seein' on it. Pm agreeable
Pm dog as don's bark afore he kn2ws be can
bite, and sometimes bites and doD8 bark at
all We understands one another, 4 reckon
and there amt no love lost atweensAe, nor nc
respect. You Amt for breakfast, iNy, Gee
Seems the edge Of your appetite's Pene, sence
we began to talk about business; q, to tell
the truth, Mark, I'd as lieve not sef down to
| eat along of q man thas's got bloi dy hands
lbs unpleasant and onwholesome } ,u've give
me your mipd--that's a mossel of ice. I've
only got one more thing to tell you and that
ia, that Leonard Wray and Miss NJ ly are in
this city, and that knows whar thu areo
$50 do /! So do |, Mister Gri p replied
Mark. frowning darkly; but whe q that C
me?'
"Well, done kear to inquire returned
Zach but that's fact, anyhow
He put the key into the lock he spoke
keeping his eye on Mark the while. and, hay
ing unlocked the door, threw the Ike upon the
table, and deliberately withdrew, leo ing Marx
standing in the middle of the roc a, with q
flushed and angry countenance.