Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-06-11


momen. and gazed at the unfinished work be-
fore him.
ssTis abe know that pale face among ten
thousand, and the chickened hearted lover
wont hear any thing about her. Poor thing
what would she say If | were to tell her that
Invent to Sam with the very best Of feelings
for them both and he wouldn't listen to what
I had to say. When tell her that l was
going to bring this young painter to procure
her liberty, and he refused to hear my propo-
stion and contented himself With calling me
one of Mrs. Bachelors demons, | know he
viii be lowered considerably in her estimstion
He cares nothing about this beautiful girl.
Undeserving lover; he is great deal better
at painting portraits than he is at doing sim
Pile but important service to one he processes
70 much concern about"
Placing his hand upon the fastening of tho
door, Tom prepared to take his departure.
The words OF what had heretofore been an
unwslcome visitor, startled the young artist
from his moody indifference and half relen-
ting his ruieness-svent TO person who boro
no bottor reputation in the community than
Tom barley did-he motioned him to stay.
Tom turned suddenly ON his heal and with
tone that indicated as much Independence
as man possessing secret which he will not
reveal without some condescension on the part
OF the person desiring it, inquired;
SHAVE you made up your mind to listen to
what poor Tom Darloy has to say, or are you
l. I,E I, r..fi n q
you of a circumstance that Immediately CON
Germs you ?"
al am disposed TO hear whatever you have
to say, therefore proceed instantly and spare
my patience as much as possible" Replied
Samuel In conciliatory tone.
"Well, said Tom with an air of condeScen-
sion, since you have humblod yourself little
Twill unravel small truthful romance that
will both astonish and grievo you"
"Proceed."
"You know night before last Mrs. strlck-
lands house was burned"
lido"
"You are also aware that Ida-hor beauti-
full daughter has not been heard of since. !"
Samuel Irving's eyes flashed fire and his
lip quivered as the thought of the occurrence
arose before his mind. From the time Of the
Gre until he was visited by Tom barley he
had been searching for the young girl through
street and avenue, but no clue to her
place of refuge could he found. With heavy
heart he had retired, that evening 10 his room
TO pour over the portrait OF one Who held in
captivity the best affections OF his heart. II
was not to be wondered that his eyes flashed
and his lips quivered with excitemcn, as HI
saw the opportunity offer itself for her reeov
cry.
"Proceed, proceedt' gasped the young man
Ny business is to give you some information
concerning her, and perhaps place you in
way TO do a service OF immense value 10 sh
young lady.
Bamuels impotence became insupportsbl
he arose almost frantic and paced tho dooI
while Tom continued.
"You will be no little surprised when In
form you that tho fire that consumed oil
Mrs. Striokland's house was the work Of til
incendiary."
The hair fairly rose on the young man
head as Tom finished the santence, and Nh
capture Of aiss Ida was the work Of a prscon
oerted PLAN
"Tsll me no such damnable falseiiood
screamed Samuel clinching his asts in fur,
or I'll anihilate you on the spot"
Tom became alarmed at the thresteninx a
titude OF the young man and picking up
hat was about to retire, when he fst hImso
grabbed by the collar and forced back into u
chair from which he had just risen.
Messenger Of bad tidings seat yourselfa Al
explain everything in as few words as poa
blei
The fiery flashes of the young mans g.
gradually melted into sorrowful oxpressic
Tom caught the melancholy glance which
interpreted into relapse from anger, al
proceeded
''Be not alarmed sir when inform you Oh
Ida was stolen on the night of the are Al
placed in house of bad repute-in tho cent
Of this identical town-for safe keeping"
BY whom was this damnable deed dol
and for what purpose1 Intercepted samu
''At present you cannot know by whom
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shine"
A young rake of this town became enai
CURED OF Ida. He made overtures to
through third person, but was always reje
cd. At various times he had attempted
decoy her from her home to carry into eli,
his designs, but the sagacity Of the girl
ways frustrated him!
Horrible
CAT least he made application to an
woman-a rocures--who undertook, for
sum of money, to place the girl in his p
session. How well she has succeeded, in
filling her share of tho contract you are
ready acquainted.
This revelation not only astonished Sam'
hut kindled disire to revenge the wrongs
one who had been so grossly injured. T
idea had hardly suggested itself before ref
tion--the oil upon troubled waters-calm
his agitated mind and the man, tho lover, I
friend of the injured girl was in dcop oc
sultation with the desperate, devising mea
for the recapture OF Ida
tell me; pray tell me and do not Ike
me longer in suspense where can find Id'
my ovn-my beautiful Ida
Tom, unwilling to do any thing that wor
place his situation at Mrs. Bachelors in j
pardy and for fear that Samuel might
a.roatbino r6sh and disconcert hia fut,