Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-02-18

trand had determined at once that She
would do but little for them, and that if
they remained there, 'theY would have
to earn their own bread " as she express
ed it, and that she would not hesitate to
let them know it soon, which she did,
with great deal Of sang f,0id. What
was to be done? " hat could they do +?
They finally concluded it better to remain
awhile and sec, deeming this better than
to go out and face a cold, suspicious
world. They knew their cousin was ac-
quointed with their history, yet she nev-
er gave them any sympathy, or even
alluded to their misfortune, not even en-
couraging them to speak to her on the
subject
CHAPTER w.
"Well p said an old lady, coming in
putting and blowing, to one Of her nu-
merous friends, Mrs Van Horn, Il do
wonder if it can be possibo--I don't
believe word Of lido you 2"
" What is it, Mrs SINNERS 2" said the
lady.
+" ] am sure l would have known it,
continued the old lady, not hoodmg her
neighbor's excited conntepancc
" For Heavens sake tell me vbatolI
this wondorment is about said Mrs
Van Horn.
" Why have you not heard the news =?
No-uot heard it! Well" said Mrs.
SINNERS, cooling down little: "Thev
say there is a family (and a very grand
family too) living at the old Haunted
Hall !" How long they have been there,
and how they came, no mortal can tell :"
" You don't say? DO tell !" said Mrs.
Van Horn.
" Well" said she, getting up to 90.
"l'll find out before the waning of an
other moon" So off She went.
Yes, family was positively there. -
The news spread like wildfre. The eyes
Of the tattIors and husy-bodies were wide
open, This mystery must be solved
How could they live there, with all
those sights and sounds, " was another
wonder ladced, among the moro intel
ligelt and sober portion of the commu-
nifty there were many surmises MS re-
CARDS this 'Mystorious Family" IA they
were designated Many attempts were
made to find out something Of them, but
all in vain.
FINALLY 3Tra Slinmore anu como ~
Che ladies Of tbe VILLAGE dotorn;ncJ a.
make them a visit which tbov Ala Enf
they found. on approachipg ibo;r hearts
began 10 fail them Thev nasscd ,bronob
the tbicl, GROVE nm tbe wi3o oravolled
avenue to lie door Mrs sin o,ors ,gas
tho first to mount the massv marble etons
still covered with dark mould When
she tool; hold of the great silver Enockcr.
now blackenod by age, she tremblad in
every limb, startled at the very sound
which reycrberatod through The vast
grounds, and doubtless sent thrill to
the hearts Of the inmates Of the old hall
Soon footballs were heard approacbine-
the great brass key reluctantly turns
the massive door creaks and crates on its
rusty hinges. Before them stood a Girl
Of about nineteen. the loveliest being to
be conceived Of. That angel face and
sylph-Iiko form lily became the mental
habilimcnts in which she was clad. Her
raven lotks, jet black eyes and waxcn
complexion were al heightened by the
contrast with her throad-bare, sombre
garments. The rose had faded from her
now blanched check, and those large,
black orbs, shaded by long silken lashcs,
had a meek, sad subdued expression,
winch toId tale at once Of misery and
woe. AZ q distance m me llali stood
one 'Ae Jac s'"''le OF The hrat'
The visitors were at once usherod into
the presence Of the ladyof the mansion
They found her half reclining on a lux
oriant sofa Of crimson velvet cloth, in
rich nocligec Of white mcrino, finished
with cherry satin, with arich, heavy cord
and tasscl Of the same shade. She was
a tail, magnificent looking woman. with
exquisite hair, eyes and complexion, e!c-
giant and aaablo in manners somewhat
in the scar and yellow leaf" Of life
There was behind all this beauty bitter
ness and severity Of countonancea at times.
She was surrounded BY a profugion Of
books and papers. Tho apartment was
magniGccntly furnished, everything wore.
an air Of luxury aud ease.
The ladies felt in at case and aNcr
several attempts at congregation and =
little constrained talk. thew took tboir
leave, without an invitation or dispoqifop
for repetition Of their visit
u1Vou Loro !. .o,,..1.;.. -
there. I nm snre . soid Mrs sli,o ",o"s