Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-06-04

great deal of circumspeetion to circumvent the
eyes of all the people who generally run with
so much avidity to places of that kind
80 You shall know all about it,, responded
Tom, "after you shell out decent treat for
you own up that we did the thing Leetle the
sleelSest of anything you have had done for
some time. Considering this fact, and the
natural curiosity you have screwed up in
yourself, | shall expect some of your very
best red-water in consideration of the valu-
able information am going to give you"
The old hagsmiled, and without replying to
Tom opened an gid fashioned cupboard and
produced decanter containing crimsoned
colored liquor which she poured into cut glass
tumblers; from the appearance of these
beautiful recepticles of the doubtful brandy
some of the wealthy citizens of Wilmington
must have been troubled with an evening visit
from some of the frequenters of this den of
vagabonds. 81.
Tom smacked his lips as he saw the rich
treasure of the dilapidated cupboord sparkle
in the beautiful drinking vessels. His glassey
eyes shone brightly and his boated lips. quiv
cred as Mrs Bachelor gave the delicious beve-
rage to the candidate for her future favors.
"Oh, hop shouted the miserable wretch,
g and that too in the very best Philadelphia
cut ware--the same declare that cribbed ut
old Pogue's fire. Why, old chum you have
been devlish careful of that furniture Cat
the same time drinking of the contents and
then proceeded) what did you do with all
them red scarfs and splendid hankerchifs
got that night Well declare that brandy is
really invigorating; it brightens up one's
ideas--it makes him think of things that had
entirely escaped his memory. Why since
took that hrst-rate eackomoravolous of yours |
remember that you promised to share some of
IN tha mn
tiplicity of business you have quite forgotten
it as well as myself"
The old woman's countenance changed as
Toms tongue reverted to the several acts of
atrocity he had committed at her instigation.
She knew full well the dangers she was hour
ly subjected to from the hexibility of the
tongues of her instruments of villany.
Assuming as much gravity and consequence
as possible this virago approached the man
who had committed nearly every crime in the
whole category under her direction, and look
ing him tlercely in the eyes exclaimed
"Tom have trusted you in manyy iuable
enterprises--reposed full confidence in your
honesty and integrity-do you wish now to
let this brandy steal away your senses and
disclose that which should always be kept
secret particularly among people who make
their livelihood. by keeping their own coun-
sci. There is no one here | care anything
about, but you know the very walls have ears
and we ought hardly to trust ourselves with
these important secrets. ...,
"When the lawyer informs his client of the
intricacies of the law his knowledge is no lon-
ger a secret, and the client has no more need
| for his advice; and were the doctor to write
his prescriptions so that they could be under
stood the errand boy would be as wise as his
MASTER"
D. ,xus,, mn, tul,iia
she delivered this homily to her pupil in so
ciety. But on the other hand Tom shrunk
from the gaze of this prince of darkness, and
ere she had finished her harrangue gave symp-
toms of being as gentle and penitent as there
was any need for.
"Ihen you repent" continued she, 81
knew you would Mr.. Tommy, when explain
cd few plain facts to you; facts that touch
home such men as You are"
Tom bowed in submission, and Mrs Bachelor,
in n rather blander tone told him to proceed
with his story about the enterprise of the pre-
ceding evening.
willing to obey the mandate of one who
held him in subsection by bond stronger than
the holiest tie in existence, he proceeded to
relate an event which we have already record
cd. II would be unnecessary to follow Tom S
account of this transaction through all its
different phazes. But merely catch portion
of the last which will give clue to the con-
iinement of Ida and also another person who
has taken up a portion of these pages.
Tom had taken his third drink and related
very long story to all of which Ida had
listened with breathless attention. But as
the reader is already acquainted with part
il will only be necessary to relate a portion of
the dialogue which occasionally occurred dur
ing the narrative between Mrs Bachelor and
this vagabond.
Z. Tom did you contrive to carry of this
precious little mink without being seen by
any oneg' Inquired the old woman "Why,'"
replied Tom, g / had nothing to do with that
part-I merely put the match to the shanty,
and took good care that the birds were fairly
awakened for fear that our undertaking might
fail by the burning of this uneven par.''
At this awful revelation Ida almost tainted.
She had no idea of thevillany that had been
practiced to place her in the hands of the de-
stroyer. But the plain fact had been uttered
audibly within her hearing and she was aware
of the danger. in which she was placed. A
faint mumer escaped her lips but it was
drowned amid the voices without being heard
by these bachanals. Bending upon her knees
SHE raised her voice to Heaven in whispered
prayer, to thegiver of all things, imploring his
protection asking him to give her strength
TO defend herself in the dreadful hour of trial
she knew she was about to undergo to save
her from the hand of the fell destroyer, and
to restore her to her mother.
Once more she placed her head to the door
and heard Tom continue the account of his
adventure to this effect:
"Istood in the distance and watched to see
what would become of this matter, when
saw the young corey come out and scream fire.
In an instant l was on the spot but quicker
than me was old Mag and the young chap
HIMSELF the gal soon tainted. Old Mag is
always quick at any thing of this kind and
she took hold of her as il she was going to
take her to some one of the neighbor's houses
to bring her to but she understood her bus
mess, and brought her here. You have now
heard all about this part of the matter, it re-
mains for you to take care she don't give you
the Slip"
tNever mind me, {" said Mrs. Bachelor with
knowing look. "I can tame such beautiful
birds, I'll warrant youl have done such
things before yes, things quite as difficult as
this, and never knew such word as fail. !"
The boasting of this old sinner was TOO true
to be made joke of; for few were the vic
tins that came within her tolls who passed
through such an ordeal unscathed.
In another part of the room in. which this
conversation was carried on sat another person
who had evidently fallen asleep. Tom, who
was anxious that all of the adventures Of the
night should be duly related, walked up to
this person-who by the way was no other
than old Mag-and taking hold of her with
no very gentle grip shook her until she
screamed with pain. Being fairly awakened
she shook her head at the intruder and re-
uuested him to be more careful how he laid
such violent hands on q female. f