The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1858-08-12

VI Hi0op III IAdI ulGly PRISON. ana aLu
extremely tired; please leave me till to
morrow"
"Ah, why did you compel me to send
you to that abominable place? 1t griev-
ed me to cast such pearl among swine.
Well, | want to convince you that l am a
kind master; so suppose [ must con-
sent. But You must reward me with a
kiss before [ 60"
This was the hardest trial of all but
she recollected the danger of exciting his
suspicious, and complied. He returned
it with SO much ardor, that she pushed
him away impetuously; but softening her
manner Immediately, she said, in plead
ing tones, 81 am exceedingly tired in
deed | am :"
He fingered, and seemed very reluc-
tant to go but wheE she again urged her
request, he said, Good night. my beau
ty! will send up some refreshments
for you, before you sleep"
He went away, and she had very un-
comfortable sensation when she heard
him lock the door behind him. A pris-
oner with such jailor With a quick
movement of disgust, she rushed to the
water-basin and washed her lips and her
hands but she felt that the stain was one
no ablution could remove. The sense of
degradation was SO cruelty bitter, that it
seemed to her as if she should die for
very shame.
In short time, an elderly mulatto wo-
man, with pleasant face, entered, bear
ing tray of cakes, ices, and lemonade
Il don't wish for anything to eat, "
said Loo Loo, despondingly.
ooh, don't be givin' up, in dat ar way" "
said tie mulatto, in kind, motherly tones.
"De Lord amt a gwine to forsake We.
Ye may jus breeve what Aunt Debby
lells yer. Use poor old niger; but l
hab 'sarved dat de darkest time is alters
jus afore de light come. Eat some OBJ
desc yer goodies. Ye onghter keep your
self strong fur de sake OBJ yer friends"
Loo Loo looked at her earnestly, and
repeated, Friends? How do you know
[ hare any friends ?"
"Oh, Use poor old niger" rejoined
the mulatto. Il don't knows nottin
The captive looked wistfully after her,
as she left the room. She felt disap-
pointed; for something in the woman's
ways and tones had excited hope within
her. Again the key turned on the out
side; but it was not long before Debby
roc,ro.raJ -;+b br,,1yot
"Massa sent young Missis desc yer fow-
ers," she said
"Put them down." rejoined Loo Loo,
languidly.
"Whar shall I put 'em 2" inquired the
servant.
"Anywhere, out of my way" was the
curt reply.
Debby cautioned her by a shake of her
finger, and whispered, Massa's out dar,
waitin' fur de key. Dar's writin' on dem
ar towers" She lighted the lamps, and,
after inquiring if anything else was want
ed, she went out, saying, "Good night,
missis. De Lord send ye pleasant dreams. >
Again the key turned, and the sound
of footsteps died away. Loo Loo eagerly
untwisted the paper round the bouquet
and read these words: "Be ready for
travelling. About midnight your door
will be unlocked Follow Aunt Debby
with your shoes in your hand, and speak
no word. Destroy this paper" To this
Madame Labasse had added, "Ne craigner
rien, ma chere"
Loo Loo's heart palpitated violently,
and the blood rushed to her cheeks. Wea
ry as she was, she felt no inclination to
sleep As she sat there, longing for mid
night, she had ample leisure to survey
the apartment. 1t was, indeed, bower
fit for a princess. The chairs, tables, and
French bedstead were all ornamented with
roses and lilies gracefully intertwincd on
q delicate tawn colored ground. The
tent-like canopy, that partially yelled the
couch, was formed OF pink and white stri-
ped muslin, draped on either side in am
pie folds, and fastened with garlands Of
roses. The pillow-cases were embroid-
cred, perfumcd and edged with frills
quilted as neatly as the petals ofa dahlia.
In one corner stood small table, decora-
ted with very elegant Partisan tea-ser-
vice for two. Lamps Of cut glass illu-
mined the face of large Pysche mirror,
and on the toilet before it diamond neck
lace and earrings sparkled in their Grim
son velvet case. Loo Loo looked at them
with a half-scorntul smile, and repeated
to herself:
"He bought me somewhat high:
Siuce with me came heart he could not
buy"
She lowered the lamps to twilight soft.
mes, and tried to wait with patience. How
long the hours seemed What if Aunt
Debby had been detected in her plot p
What if the master should come in her
stead ? Full of that fear, she tried to