The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-04-23


fan. When that comes, let women, as
well as others, beware. am now on my
way to the State, to look after the welfare
of my mother, and shall then returno
"You will not be absent long, will
you?'
"About four weeks. shall come here
on my return, and"
They move little from their position;
they seat themselves nearer each other;
their hands are clasped, their voices are
low, and their words are almost inaudi-
BILE, save to themselves.
We are not going to repeat their con-
versation.
You, kind readers, have had, or may
have the superlatiye satisfaction Of being
thus seated along with one who is, or was,
the presiding divinity of your affections
one in whom all the best and brightest
treasures Of your heart are garnered ; one
who is the radiant, guiding star of hope
over the dark waters of life's capricious
sea. You have enjoyed, or may enjoy,
again and again, those delectable hours,
and your hearts have warmed, and
thrilled, and glowed with happiness
your eyes have frightened with the raw
ishment of delighted feeling; your voices
have become low, soft, tender, and your
whole frame has vibrated and trembled
all over like the strings Of magic harp,
walked to sweetest melody by the touch
of master hand. Let no rude, unfeel-
ing hand, attempt to draw from their
sacred precinct, and expose to profane
public observations, sentiments and scenes
like these.
While we have been thus expatiating,
the lover has departed and now Ella
stands there at window, looking eager
ly in the direction which he has taken.
She is pensive, and a tear steals silently
down her cheek&
We saw her in the days Of her youth /;
we aided her intellectual progress; we
watched, with deep interest, the sweet
and beautiful unfolding of her fresh and
rosy charms; but we have never seen her
so mature in beauty, so radiant, so bril-
liant in loveliness, as now. Poor Ella
yet rich, beyond measure, in all the ele-
ments of purity, beauty, grace and good
ness.
Several weeks pass, and Ella is anx-
iously expecting her lover.
Jay-hawking parties patrol the county
in every direction, and great inquietude
takes possession of her mind.
The farmers wife Genes out of the
house; she is going to the house of a
neighbor about quarter of mile dis
tant. She turns around that angle of a
fence end is lost to sight. The farmer is
at work short distance from the house
when half dozen armed, rough looking
men ride up to the house and dismount
The farmer attempts to enter his house
but he is prevented.
Que ofthe rufians enters, and presently
returns. He passes around from one
comrade to another and says in whisper
"three girls in the house, that's ALL"
Two of the ruffians stand guard owe
the old man, while the rest stand littl
apart, and in low voices consult together
They return. They have arranged tn
mode of procedure.
Bob, the leader, addresses the ol,
man ave will trouble you, old man, t
hand over what loose change you have
Be d-d quick about it, too. We can
wait"
al have no money here. upon my hon
or; it is deposited elsewhere"
"Where is it Pr
'tIt is where free-booters cannot get i
in the State"
Curly speaks. His father, by the way
is clergyman ; there is much of th
: grave in his demeanor, and perhaI
symptoms of it in his pill bags. for he
: a doctor; but this is digression. Liste
(; 20 what Curly says
"I knew you was a d--d old Pro-sls
very cuss. You came in in sc, and helI
ed to run of Free State men,"
sit is not so, young man. never
But he is interrupted.
"You are d-d old liar, you were hel
at that time. just fork over your none
), and we'll let you alone; otherwise, v
will send you to the devil" One
! them presses the muzzle of Sharp
;, rife against his breast. "We don't trif
! give US your money"
II have no money in the Territory
, "Fhsn d-n you, put of. If you a
not beyond the reach of our-shot in f,
minutes, you are dead man."
The farmer departs. Men sometim
live for purposes of revenge.
"And if We do but watch the hour,
/, There never yet was human power
. Which could eyade. if uaforgiyen
- The patient search and vigai long,
n OF him who treasures up wrong.
l. During this, the ladies have attempts
d to come out of the house and are rude
% pushed back /; and the door and windo'
J. are closely watched.
The band consult together. We he
3 them say. "d--nit, we can't get any mo
:, ey out of the old Israelite, so wen ha'
]. some fun"
r He then proposes what to do.
d Another speaks: "No, boys, don't ,
;, that; the boss don't allow such things.-
] It's shame" 9sa
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