Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-05-28


should take a walk II was tho first time
that had been out since had come to this
place. Visions Of green fields and fowery
gardens arose in my mind, and for moment
| was pleased with the suggestion. Withc.ut
delay made the necessary preparation and
before the sun was yet up we found ourselves
close by the old building, where Won cams 40
my suecour- Seated upon Tombstone. /
listened to the song Of a robin that was Jump
ing from limb TO limb; and my eye was
pleased with q view of the CLASSY surface of
the Christiana, that wound its serpentine
course through the beautiful meadows that
extend as far as the eye can see on either
side.
Roger was thoughtful and reserved, aud |
observed that his countenanee bore an ex-
passion of determination, had never seen Il
wear before. He scarcely spoke but when he
did, his tone was more harsh than had aver
heard ii, and there was such severity n his
expression that IL alarmed me. This led me
to enquire the cause of this sudden change in
his demeanour, but the answer he gave me
was vague and unsatisfactory. | thought,
perhaps, something had occurred the previous
evening, among the gamblers, that had dis
concerted his mind, and that il would be but
momentary, | was sadly mistaken. He
broke the silence to know il | had made up
mind to Tx the day when we would have the
matrimonial ceremony performed. Upto this
time had either evaded this subject or plain
ly told him that would not marry without
the consent of my uncle thought that suf-
ncient had been done to cast gloom over his
happiness without committing such rash
act. must confess that my confidence in
Roger, was beginning to shake, and was
not prepared to place my fortune through him.
In the hands Of the gamblers who nightly Wis.,
tied Nh !. Bachelors establishment where we
resided. He became Infatuated at my reason
ing, and swore such oaths, as little dreamed,
were over harbored in his bosom. | endea-
youred to paeify him, but nothing would do
hut contamination of his wish His brow
blackened-his face was flushed and purple
with anger; he looked fearfully wild-l be-
came alarmed. Still he pressed his suit with
herceness almost amounting to phrenzy.
Dut 4, IN as determined manner refused |
would have suffered death rather than to
have given my kind old guardian any more
cause for sorrow. He seemed worked M To
desperation, the like of which, had never
peheld. Jumping from the tombstone, wAer,
we were seated, he grasped piece of fallen
hmb and struck ME over the head can re-
member no more. When became conscious
again, you were by my side, administering to
my wants.'
Reader you have now had briefmemoir of
noss WINS (ior such is her name) by her
self; now we will continue our story. That
memoir was not only essential, but aosually
necessary in this part of the work TO intro
duce to you person who will figure through
these pages in many important events, which
have long since became the legendary history
of Wilmington.
GEORGE Raymond listened with marked at
tention to Rosa's unyarnished history; scarce
ly uttering word, except every now and
then an exclamation of surprise at some ex-
citing event in her life, 1t was now two
o'clock and George informed his fair entertain
or that he must retire.
After thanking him for the service he had
done her in the morning she requested lin to
procure lodging, in some respectable house,
where she might live in peace and security
until she could inform her uncle of her resi-
dence and the circumstances that had occur
ed. George promised to do so, she requested
and return before night and convey her thither.
At the presto of Rosa's voice the mysterious
stair door opened and he stood upon the lower
floor among the gamblers whose oaths and
impreeatioaps rent the air.
On leaving Rosa she whispered In his ear
the word-'fraternity.' This, it appears, was
the sesame to the establishment.
George babe her depend on his fidelity be-
fore he left herr his certainty to return and
wv" esNNN gazing vt group JUST
entered. What horrid place had he got
himself into, and what situation was the
unfortunate Rosa in There sat five of the
toughest looking human beings he had ever
seen around table; four of whom were play
ing cards, for money, while the other was en-
joying glass of liquor, and the privilege Of
swearing for the company. They played
away, drank away and swore away as ii no
one was present. These Williams were c0ncious
that no one was admitted within these walls
unless he knew the watoh-word and no one
itiated in the mysteries of the establishment.
George looked at the players until wearied Of
such amusement, then walking up to the door
pronounced the word fraternity" in an
audible voice. The door opened and he walk
ed into the street. As soon as he reached the
pavement he looked at the house, with close
scrutiny, but all was as quiet there as i'll any
OF the adjoining houses, and the door was
closed as If he had never passed through it.
Marking well the locality of this mysterious
house George moved away at rapid gait he
being unwilling that any more people, than he
could conveniently help, should see him leav-
lug this kennel of despradoes. Many We're
the conflicting thoughts that passed through
bis mind as he left this abode of wickedness.
His whole thoughts were engrossed with the
narrative of Rosa Willis. He for time let the
beautiful Ida Strickland escape his memory ;
So completely absorbed was he in the fate of
the lovely and eonfding daughter of South
Carolina.
To Be Continued IL Our aest