Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-11-05

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Truly, one might think you took as much
interest in the affairs as do myself"
"In course, Cap'n--I'd like TO see the
thing carried through, now that its COM
menced; and in order to win at any game
we've got to be up and dressed"
| "True as Gospel Joe. / never gave you
credit for SO much real philosophv-you're
sage!
81 don't make much pretentions about
wisdom, and such like, but then, in Gem
mon things. can generally get as near the
truth as the next man." returned the new
conner, evidently fiattered at the Captains
compliment.
well, Joe, now to business. You know
this young Mr.. Raymond. and informed
you before, that it was quite necessary he
should be taken, and this is a good oPpo:-
tuniry. will explain why, that you may
know there is no dishonor in assisting me.
! There is young lady, handsome, amiable
and intellectual residing not lar from here,
with her uncle, and being an intimate friend
of the latter, am acquainted with some of
the family secrets. Raymond has seen. and
pretenda to love this girl, and has even
went SO far as 10 make proposal for her
| hand-it was in the evening, AMI they were
alone, and he took this opportunity of
frightening the poor girl into promise that
she will consider his propasal, and in the
meantime receive his suit. Now, this young
lady is place in rather peculiar position
she dare not openly reject him, TOR she
fears 20 arouse his venomed wrath, and she
cannot accept his offer, since it would be
utterly against every prompting OF human
nature. You can see how the matter stands
in order Is secure the maiden's safety,
Raymond must be entraPped, and this busl-
ness leave entirely with you. l believe
y ou have men at your command who will
assist yDu"
"Yes, a few"
allow many!"
well, mebby might muster Dozen"
THAT would be enough-but none too
many; for you must understand that he's
/, an ugly fellow to handle"
20, Well take that out OF him fast E.
nough, as soon as We get hi III in tow!"
No, trust you will not iniure him, for
bad as he is, would not wish him harmed"
"Sartin!"
"Well, now how soon do you propose 60
ing to work."
..I'm not one of the particular kind-I
leave that ali to you"
"Very well-suppose you make the trial
in a week--but don't be too hasty. Get a
good chance and then pounce upon him be-
tore lie has time tu defend himself.''
IL reckon can get along with bim,' re-
piled Robinson with an attempt at dignity.
"O-ah-no ofense, hupe!" said Berks-
ford slightly amused.
None, Cap'n-I aint one of them sort
as lays things up"
And with this Robinson arose to leave
The Captain touched the bell. and Caesar
made his appearance and conducted the
tory to the door, W hen ne heard his master
call again.
"Casar, have you seen Lieutenant Tiffin
10 day!'
mo sah''
"You know his house, don't you!"
"Jess like a book!''
| well, wait a moment" And Berksford
seated himself at the writing table. and IN
few moments had pen"iled note. Hand
! ing it to the negro he said:
! Hand this line to Lieutenant Tifin-
| there will be no answer
| In a moment the back waiter had depart
/ ed upon his mission, and the Captain was
! alone.
| "There!" he exclaimed drawing a heavy
! sigh of relief, 81 think have about SET
tied that little matter! | promis TIffin
when we had our last talk, that would not
act without consulting hm, and can't say
that | have deceived him--all he Can pos
sibly object TO, is my acting first, and con-
sul,ing him afterwards. But never mind,
can make it all right the next time we meet
! we shall see Joe again soon. and then we
can arrange his matter. Ha! but ! have
seen his lair Agnes-and truly, she merits
the name. The very type of maiden
modesty-and her eyes and lips. Ye Gods!
what could compare them to! | really
respect the fellow tor his good taste. And
he says 'tis positively necessary 10 place the
old gentleman in safe place, in orier to
secure the prize. Well our fortunes are
nearly the same, only he has an obstinate
father to deal with, while must combat
favored lover-I can't say which is the
, worst!"
And Berksford paced the room with heavy
and nervous strides. His mind was evil
dently wandering, while he was inadvertant-
ly speaking aloud what was not intended
q, for public ears. Suddenly he started up
from a reverie:
"Ha! was not that Caesar heard in the
Hail! No, he has not had time yet. Ho,
no! but got off good joke about that
young Rayrond-the idea of the cursed
fellows frightening Miss Dawson s too
rich TO be lost. BY my hopes for Knight
hood! if he could frighten her, wouldn't she
like TO be frightened continual:yp And
> the Captain enjoyed his own witticism with
zest. "But surely, haou't that black
rascal ought TO be here by this time!" But
lust as he reached the bell cord, Cesar en-
tered.
why in the deuce made it take ysu Sc
! long!"
;, We'll, met Sol, de nigga, and he said
up, NOu uiuA doh
r. about Sol or any other nigger--did you see
the Lieutenanll'
"Yes. Massa."
h "You gave him the lettcr!''
YES
,, "What did he sav!"
ri "He jess read 'em, an, den stop an thnl
a little W. hile, IAN say he seeyou afore long
i. "Very well CGsar, that's all want o
you" ....
r Cesar made very polite bow, and lef
., the room.
Night was slowly coming on. Berksfor'
had once more sought his friendly sofa, ant
presuming hin wrapped in sweet dreams o
Ut love and glory, we will leave i'm for th'
present. ~
- TO BE CONTINUED.