Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-06-04
CHAPTER v.


The next morning after tho fire, in a neal
little but not gaudy apartment, fronting OH
Market street, might have been seen an inter
esting group, consisting of handsome
young gentleman and two beautiful young
ladies'. The young man wore a thoughtful
expression, and the ladies appeared wonder
fully excited. Backward and forward the
young man paced the floor with an agitatei
step-a frown occasionally played over his
high arched forehead, and slight nervous
quiverng of the lip indicated that something
of Importance preyed upon his mind.
The ladies exhibited significant signs of
modification, and from the vexatious express
sion of their countenances ii might very rea-
sonally be supposed that something had re-
Gently occurred, for which, in measure, they
considered themselves to blame.
But for a moment let us listen to the CON
versation that is passing between them, and
we will soon unravel the secret that preys so
heavy upon their minds.
George" commenced the Oldest of the
two ladies', "you may rest assured that it
was not our faults we could not prevent il.
We screamed and did everything in our
power to procure assistance, but we could
find no one unm it was too late. The ruffians
seized and carried her away in spite of us.''
George Raymond-for such it was--placed
his hand thoughtfully upon his forehead, and
after attempting to recall to his memory ideas
that seemed somewhat confused proceeded:
You have no idea of who they we're
which way they went, or how many there
were of them, have you 2''
q" AS to your first question, must answer in
the negative; but the second comes nearer
the facts possess, and I'll inform you that
they went down Market street as far ms |
could see. / can also inform you that they
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too--men with whom would like TO have but
little acquaintance" replied the younger of
the two, rather tartly. acs.
In nearly all families whore there are two
or three sisters, one can be found who will be
gay enough to make light of anything, no
matter how serious it may be. So it was in
the present case. The young lady in ques-
tion no doubt felt as much interest in the
fate of the person alluded to as she knew
how, but light hearts make light of every
thing, and the lady felt not the gaiety OF the
language she used to her cousin.
You appear to be very careless about the
fate OF person who mas already suffered
very much-one upon whom you showered
your iattery last evening"" replied George.
in pretty much the same tone.
fDon't get vexed at me cousin, for speak
ing in rather too light a manner on very
grave subject. II was not my intention to
try your patience, or to aggravate you; but
merely to answer your questions, which
know have done in manner not to please
you"
Georges anxiety was rapidly increasing,
and the answers given to his questions by his
fair cousins, contributed to his excitement
rather than to render any clue to the abduc-
tors of his protege. With no small degree OF
impatience he enquired why they did not
send TO his lodgings and inform him of the
affair when it happened. The eldest replied
that they had sent for him, but he was no
where to be found.
The trutll, of the preceding nights adven.
ture flashed across his mind-the meeting Of
old Mag upon the Brandywine-her plan tC
get in possession of Ida StriclSland-the visit
to the den of gamblere-the burning of the
habitation, and the rescue of the old lady
from the flames, all flashed viyidly before his
mind. s.,-
Without waiting for any further informa'
tion from his relatives, he rushed wildly into
the street. With hurried tread he walked
down Market street until Ire eame,to Third
and suddenly turning the corner, he was pro
ceeding at rapid gait, when his attention
was arrested by tap on the shoulder from oil
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