Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-01-21
CIAPLER IL.
TIE sIBYLs CIRCLE.

Virginia, and his son, had iust taken up their quar-
ters, foT scucral jays with Madame Auclerly; and
the old lady in his honor at sent off cards of
invitation to SEINE OF the ncebors 70 visit her that
evening
When tea over, the company adjourned II
the drawing room. where after. the guests in
vite'! for the evening Joined them.
First came Father O'Louhcrty, the parish priest
ofSt Andrews Church, al Grassland.
The next arrivals were NJ. and Mrs. Wiilough
BY, and Mr. Heinc.
Immediately after them came DR.. and Mrs. Hen
ry Hawe-tic doctor, a man OF great fashion and
elegance tn lady, delicate. peusve woman, with
sort ol i sud. in )onlight face beamng softly out
between her accCy locks oil JET
Ani, last of all. to the astonislimont OF every
body, came old Hugh Have. who had been invited
matter of courtesy, and WAS not in the least
degree expected to make his appearance.
lie came not alone. On his arm he brought
Young girl, unlimited, but whom, with grave eour-
tesv he presented his hostess as Agnes Drake, the
d,ughter of deceased friend, AMI now his ward.
who had arrived only that morning, and whom pre-
sumng ON Madame Audcrly's well Known kind
ness he had ventured to present to her.
Madame Auacly reader of faces, was certain
Is at rlcted towards her. and after little tak that
confirmed hex favorable impressions. she too. the
h md of the orphan girl. and conducted her to the
group formed BIZ the Misses. Au erly Mr.. Sterne.
Dr. Heine, Mr.. Dulaine. and Henora Paue.
/ Under the au.p;ces of Miss Rose Auierly, they
were Just about II form what she called Svbil's
Circle for which purpose, Messrs. IIene and Stene
were dispatched 10 bring forward round table
Miss Rose went to the cabinet to seek the Wills
Leaves which she presently produced. All then
seated themselves around the table.
/ A dead silence rcigned. Rose shufIled the cards,
turned them with their faces down. and then ad-
dressing her right hand neiShbor, Mr. Storne, in
low voice. she demanded-
s.What would YOU with the Svb2'
81 would know the future partner ofmy hlc, was
the formal answer.
Draw
The Young m,n hc.itated for a while, smiled
and. rejectin. all those CARTS that ere nearest him
self, put h hand under the pack, and Withdrew the
lowest one.
Read he said. extending the card to the Sy
bill.
clear She exclaimed:
a. widow, beautiful as light,
Twill be your lot to we'd
With a rich jointure, which shall pour
Its blessings on your head"
There was general clapping of hands, and shouts
of laughter.
1t was now Miss Jess;e's turn to test her fate
Being Young lady, she would not put the ques
ton in the usual form, but merely inquired what
should be her future fate. The answer drawn
was
a reply that near extin.uishcd Mss Jessie for the
/ evening.
! IL declare. ifherc is not Mr. Hugh IIawc,'' ex-
claimed the lively Lily as the old miser sauncrcd
deliberately the table, and stood looking with
indoent curiosity upon the game of the YOUNG peo
pie. "Come. Mr.. Have. | declare, YOU shall
have YOUR fortune tOld.''
"Well, well, the commands of Young ladies' are
not to be disobeyed, replied the old man. gallant
ly, as he extended his hand and drew a card, which
he passed the 10 Svbll.
Amid profound silence, and in 4 solemn voice,
she read
".Thy fate looms full OF horror. From false friends
Near at hand, perdton threatens thee.
A fearful sign stands in thy house of life
An encmy-l tiend turks close behind
! The radiance OF thv pltnet-Oh, be warned""
'Pshaw what :erious mockery.' exclaimed the
old m an, scorniully, as he turne away, and gave
place to his nephew who had all the while been
pos e1 behind him, peep;nS over his shoulder.
"Wiil YOU permit me to test my fortune.' in
qured the "iacnatns' DR.. Have
"And what would You with the Sibyl" was the
response.
II would know tho future.
Draw said the Sibvi, in 4 tone OF assumed
sternness.
Smiling his graceful but most sinister smile, the
doctor drew a card and passel il to the reader
"Hea.' said the latter, lifting the tablet offate,
ana reading
81 kno,c tee,--.hou fearest the solemn night.
With her piercing stars and her deep winds might
There's tone in her voice thou ian woul St shun.
For It asks what the soul la tn done,
And thou.-there's a weight ON thine AWAY
Back to thy home and prayn"
Look declare how pale the doctor has
grown" exclaimed the ilippant Jessie. 'One
would really think, to look him, that "a deep re-
morse for some unac,ed crime proved on him.
Nonsense. Jugglery." said the latter turning
away TO conceal his aetaton.
The eyes of Honosa Piule followed him with the
deepest in;erest--here was that upon his brow that
she had never seen before.
The next in turn was Agnes. Turnins to her.
Rose said:
''What seek you in the magic circle. aly'''
"Mv destiny answered the lucious tones.
Invoke the know!edsc.'
Agnes drew \ tab It, ana paSsei II. a. usual to /
the Sihyl, who read
"'Oh ask m not TO speak thy fate.
Oh, tempt me not TO tell
The doom shall make the desoate.
The wrong thou m,vst not queli.
Array, -inat for death rould be-
E7en u,rcy un,1 t.Ce.'"
Agnes shuddered, and covered her face with her
hands.
Put up the tablets. They are growing fatal.
said Rose.
NOV Tor t.c HOfin--iloW that ctcn WON Ii
fate. There is a couple yet TO he disposed Of,
Miss Paule, draw near" said M. lIenc.
The check Of Honor, Plule changed, vet stf-
wing with feeling she felt 10 he unworthy, she
smiled, reaced forth her hand, drew tablet, and
passed il to the Sbyl, who, IN effective voice,
read
" But how is this dream is on my sou,
see bride all crowned with flowers and smiling,
A. in delightful visions. on the brink.
OF dread cllasm-and thou art She.
Honora heard in silence, remembering the strange
correspondence of these lines with the prediction OF
the astFoloser, made long ago, endeavoring 10
convince herself that IT was mere coincidence,
and vainly trying to subdue the forcbo,nS OF her
heart.
"Mr. Duainc." said Rose shutting the tablets,
and passing them TO him.
lie drew card and returned il TO be pcruScd.
The Siby took it. and thrill of sup,rsttouS ter
ror shook her frame she read
- 'Disgrace aud III,
And shameful death are near"
An irrepressible low cry broke from the pallid lips
of lionora Throw up the cards." che said: 1T