White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-11-11
CHAPTER X.
CONCLUSION.

On the morning succeeding Robert
Dewrie's startling discoveries, Colonel
Powell and his daughter were seated in
the parlor of his house in Queen Street,
anxiously awaiting the arrival of the as
trologer. He had engaged to reveal the
locality of the precious ring, and though
the intelligent officer gave no credence to
the mysteries of the science. his curiosity
was excited. The seer had certainly made
some astonishing disclosures. There was
a wonderful wisdom in the man, obtain
it from whatever source he might.
Amelia thought not of the Juggling
pretensions of the astrologer she looked
npon him as the character and mind Of
her lover, laboriously obtaining the means
of washing the stains from his name
She thought not of the juggleT-only Of
the lover-the abused, the prosecuted low
er. She regretted the deception he was
compelled to practice. but it was in a
good cause, and even her sensitive nature
could pardon it.
He came. "The stars had been favora-
Bile :" tho coveted knowledge had been
vonchsafed to him. and he was ready to
point out the hiding place of the ring
Amelia trembled at the holiness Of the
astrologer-she felt that he had promised
more than he could perform. With ner-
vous anxiety she anticipated the result Of
his Vaccinations.
"Nell, Mr. Rahab, reveal the locality;
and. as we are not likely to be impressed
by the mummeries Of yo1r art, you can
omit the usual trickery, and come direct
ly to the point" said Colonel Powell.
with good natured laugh.
ave must go to the shop of the gold
smith first" returned the astrologer.
Colonel Powell, having no objection to
this arrangement, but rather thinking It
desirable. the carriage was called, and the
party were driven to Newbury Street.
Mr.. Waldeck was seated at the work
table. OF course he manifested great
deal Of pleasure at the visit.
stThe stars have at last been favorable, Z"
said Colonel Powell, after the Customary
salutatious had been interhsnged (" if
they restore my daughters ring. 1 shall
be exceedingly obliged to them"
The astrologer heeied not the officers
snecr orthe goldsmith's incredulous smile.
and only inclined his head in respectful
obeisance.
"Let MS proceed to business, Mr.. Rahab;
you will pardon our anxiety, if we desire
Won to hurry the FORMS" continued Colo
mel Powell.
The astrologer looked up and then
down; assumed a mysterious air, made
various strange gestures and sudden starts,
all of which were regarded by Colonel
Powell, with a smile Of good humored
contempt Amelia was too anxious to
bestow a thought upon the incarnation.
Mr.. Waldeck was very uneasy, though
he manifested his apparent incredulity by
intercLauging glances Of sly humor with
the officer.
81 see it % said the seer. in the midst
of his gyrations Il see it 70 297,s
Where ?" said the Colonel.
.'Where 90 repeated Waldeek.
.'Ha my eyes grow red. there is blood
here - continued the astrologer, placing
his hands over his visual organs.
Never mind the blood where is the
ring 20 said Colonel Powell.
THE ring" added Waldeck.
Il see it ill. but II is red with blood. {"
continued Rahab. pointing to spot, in
which, he said, the ring was concealed.