Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-16


movement OF the kind. He little dreamed
what punishment was in store for him, or al
all hazards he would have rushed from hei
presence. Still he trembling stood while Ida
becoming more excited continued:
have paper here desire you to copy
into your hand writing and sign your name
to it. In order to prevent any delay upon
the subject | have brought writing mate.
rials with me as well as as the necessary
impliments to strike fire. We win retire into
this old building and strike light.'
Tom, who was perfectly acquainted with
every nook and corner in the Rope walk led
the way and struck light. Ida still kept
her hand upon the shoulder of the libertine
for fear he might give her the slip before he
commenced copying the document, which
was done in a trembling hand. After the
writing was completed she read aloud
81, George Raymond, of the borough OF
Wilmington IN the goth day of September,
Is, of my own will and accord, take
this method of publishing to the world my
villanous conduct in destroying, by fire the
house of Madam Strickland, and abducting
her daughter, Ida Strickland
That, also, by the aid of an old and aban-
doned woman, did have given to said Ida
which triumphed over her innocence. To
all of which | hereby confess.
In order to give the foregoing full force and
credit hereunto afix my name,
GEORGE RAYMOND.
George seemed paralzed, at the import Of
the document as Ida read it, but the deed had
been done, and the paper snugly folded up
and placed in the bosom of the girl.
" Are you done with me for the PRESENT."
Muttered the young man with an imploring
look.
g Not quite yet, replied Ida, have one
thing more to request of you, and that is to
seat yourself on that block until L fulfill my
promise and then you may so once more into
your old kennels of vice and pursue the vile
course marked out for you, by destiny 7
George mechanically obeyed.
going through some mysterious incantations.
The libertine was mute he did not
know what to do. Ida's eyes flashed with
extraordinary brightness, and her face be-
came flushed with excitement. While one
hand remained upon his head she slipped the
other into her bosom and something bright
flashed before the eyes of Tom,. and in an in
stant George Raymond sprang high in the air,
while a terrific scream rent the old building.
The blood gushed from his head in profusion.
Tom was horror struck he was under the
impression that murder had been committed.
But Ida, who was aware Of the amount OF
real damage done soon made him acquainted
with the true state of the case. She had
some time previous that her vengeance should
not go so far as to take his life, and now it
had been wreaked, he saw, by merely crop
ping one of his ears off close to his head.
The wound bled. profusely and Ida busted
herselfin dressing it. She had brought every
thing necessary with her to stop the blood,
and it was not long before the party was
ready to return to their respective homes.
In bidding George adieu she requested him to
leave Wilmington and let his hair grow to
hide his loss. This accident to George Ray
mond inauguraed the fashion of wearing
SOAP locks. She also state that it had been
her determination to murder him, but upon
reflection her better nature overcome her pas
sion and she determined npon leaving A mark
rpon him that would constantly remind him
of his had condnct. Her advice IN him. unon
maritime is worth nreserv;nr and sbould he
remembered bv all those who care less for the
banniuess of otbers tbon tbe Qualification Of
tbeir own desires. II was rs follows.
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titnde for tbev alone lead 10 honor distinc-
tion and hapniness. The artificial pleasures
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