The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1857-03-05
there. But come f., what's become of my

horses2"
Are they not hereP" 1 asked.
"Heref What do you meant"
saw the necessity of relating our adven-
lure 10 the major. and therefore, without
more ado, l told the entire story.
Thank God, Allie" said he, taking
both of her hands, that you were not taken
from u.s."
Ihe major then turned to me and said,
do you know. Mr.. f., that Bradsford
has gone in search Of you, fully believing
that you have either eloped with Alice, or
taken her TO Edward for marriage
"He's fool" exclaimed.
"Well, be that AS it may, he went of in
terrible passion, swearing that he would
blow your brains out if he could meet YOU"
'lndeedl Well, that's rich, decidedly;
but | will play trick upon him for tlIa,
threat, by Jovel will"
"Howl"
"Why, shall get Alice to hide, and
make him believe that she has not return
ed"
DO not venture it, Mr.. F., for assure
you that lie is in terrible passion" replied
the major.
Never you fear, major, for shall keep
within reasonable bounds"
yes, but he may not deem it so.'
The major had scarcely concluded his
remark when Bradsford rushed into the
room like half madman.
"By heavenl Major b., they haze -"
lie saw me before he had concluded his
sentence, and with a look of fsurprise he ex.
claimed: -
You here!"
81 should think was, Mr.. Bradsford; but
what's matterl"
"Matter! why-where is Alicol
Calm yourself, and will tell YOU"
For Gods sake, man, do not triile with
my feelings so-let me hear all"
When you put down that pistol. sir.
aud address me like q marS l will DO
likewise" 4,
Put down my pistoll Nol 'ssai77,ess' sus,
well, then, You may do as you choose" :"
SAID |, moving towards the door
"Mr. f.. do you Think that s1D6bessass
,rltied With" said Bradsford, grasping me
by the arm.
Look here, Mr.. Bradsford, thai hurts"
said !; and quick as thought | wrenched
the pistol from his hand, and discharged
1t through tho open window beside me-;
then keeping him off from me, exclaimed:
"Alice is safe!'
"Safel Thunder and lightningl don't tell
me that Where is shei'
"HERB!" | exclaimed
Alice had secreted herself behind a
large book case in the room, and was good
enough 10 remain perfectly quiet in favor
OF my little farce. knew, however, that
1t would not do to cary on the joke too
long, and now that can calmly review
this matter, | unhesiIaiingly condemn il AS
most absurd proceeding on my part;
Come out, Miss Alice" said 1--we have
more than revenged ourselves on Mr.. Brad,.
ford for his unkind suspicious of US"
| have never since doubted Bradsford's
love for Alice.
1t was worth all that had Iisked TO wit
ness such scene of JOY, love, and manly
affection, rs was enacted bv Bradsford when
Alice came ont from her hiding place or
course an explanation was called for and
given, and when Edwards name was men.
toned as the saviour of Alice's life. Brads.
ford was affected even to tears, and exclam
ed:
IL swear that will make that man nv
friend!'
"Ah. Mr.. F." said Bradsford, 'vou are
too cruel in your revenge and vet deserve
II, for have been Jealous of You since
first saw you. When came home from a
walk this afternoon. near dark, and ascer.
tanned that you had not vet returned from
your nte with Alice. suspicioned foul
play, and actually believed that YOU had
either e!ored with Alice yourself, or assist
ed Edward in abducting her"
Quite natural suppo>ition, under exist
ing circumstances | replied; but trust
that my rather cruel plot viii, after all, as
Slst IN some measure in recouciing all par
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