Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-02
old him all about the murder of the pedlar

"The ID you did" Interrupted old Mag
" Detain him." continued Roger finishing
the sentence. The ID If didn't but
told him all about the murder, when he wa
SO drunk that knew he could not remembe
It, to induce him to stay until could ge
enough liquor in him to put him to sleep
1t was a hard job and l was very near swamp
ing myself before could accomplish my OBJ
ject. He could drink more liquor than any
one man ever came across. But at last the
virtue of the red water prevailed and his head
fell upon his breast. | was delighted with
the opportunity to relieve this very genteel
looking man of what loose change he might
have about him; consequently slipped every
thing valuable out of his pockets into mine.
He slept on; picked up his hat and cane
aud was about to leave, with my booty, when
to my astonishment there stood the old hag
in the door. At first, thought of knocking
her on the head''and taking leg bail but the in
fernal watchman-that curse to every city
came along. Knowing the improperly of stay
ing long in such place, and not knowing
play, pulled out the gold watch, had just
taken and gave it to her. This satisfied her,
and left in double quick time. When | sold
the trappings and got all the money together,
had over four hundred dollars, which was a
great deal more than could have made at
gambling if had even had good luck. Thus
You see, old lady, am in funds at present"
Old Mag heard the story of the rutian in
very pleasant mood. She would rather have
heard of most any other one being the dupe,
of this man, than her favorte pupil, but the
concluding remark of Roger caused CLEAN
Of joy to pass over the face of the woman
the money had an influence which could raise
q smile upon her countenance at any time.
''What do you intend doing in the case of
Rosy, since you are in funds 2" Inquired the
old woman.
+" Intend doing Intend doing! reiterat-
ed Roger, 81 intend making sure of the chick
as well as her cash. made up my mind,
when had that fuss with her in the church
yard, to have her money at every hazard.--
You see have done great deal to get pos
session of her, and you may rest assured that
l will not give up the chase now. No, no;
am made of better metal than you, at first
supposed. | can accomplish most anything
now, since got my hand in"
Old Mag listened with strict attention in
asmuch as she knew her protege was fairly
in the way to advance her interest, and as he
closed, smilingly asked;
How much money have you now ?"
-Four hundred dollars, replied the other
frankly.
You lack hundred yet to fill up the
bargain; which think with a little dexter
ity, you can soon get.'
81 was thinking of giving you what have,
running my face for the other hundred and
take the bird and leave for the South
Old Mag studied a moment as if to make
up her mind what to do and replied:
'.That won't do old fellow. don't want
you to come that game over me, no how
must have the whole of the funds before
you can have Rosy Yes, say all or moth
ing Roger grit his teeth. The old woman
proceeded:
You are aware, young man, that the
person from whom you got your funds has
more at his command. You are also aware
that he is concerned in the welfare of this
girl, and would give more for her release than
you have stipulated to do. Being aware Of
these two facts hope you will chose the wis
er plan of the two, paying four hundred dol
lara on acpnunt and tho rom aipdar 10 soon Al, |
you can get it, Roger bit his lip with rage
as old Mag made this proposition. Endeavor-
ing to curb his temper, without avail, he t
cried: Z
"What do you mean you internal old ,
bag would you coin mans heart and make
money from his blood and marrow? What !
do you mean have you not induced me to
commit murder and do what no respectable I
robber ever did-rob one of his own fraternity; {
and now, when bring you my i'll got lucre,
you cry out---not enoughl When would il
be enough? Never by the eternal Ii,
notion to take her by force and if -. ;,
that will go to the authorities p :, !, -
"They will find the pedl' ,,,,s;a, !. ~
cellerp' interrupted old ,
Yes, and find liz. nedlar. and be ID. D
Missed the FUfdan between his teeth. This
gentle hint, fro IN the old woman, cooled
Roger OIL ins. manner for so soon as his
mind conld be brought to bear upon the sub
iect, it onl.J required single thought to in
form him that the insane course he was pnr-
suing would end in an exposure.
SITS not worth your while to get in pas
sion 20 shouted old Mag, becoming excited in
turn, for don't care the fust red cent how it
goes. If you think you are going to bully
over me you will be mistaken to the devlish'st;
for don't often get scared at trifes. like
to see spunky men when they are showing
themselves off before women.'
Before friends you had better say. Il
don't call you woman, no how you can fix
il" interrupted Roger.
The old woman collected her senses for a
moment and then proceeded in an ironical
way to taunt the ruffan.
Valiant men, when they are afraid of
every body, out of doors go home and abuse
their families-they are great men-spunky
chaps are they and you are another valiant
chaps" turning UP her nose in derision,
"who shows his courage by cursing and bull
ing over me, But You can't come it'll won't
stand it. am in my own house and he, who
comes here to crow, had better look out or
he'll get his comb cut, mind tell you, won't
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