Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-02


tain.
y But what other course is left p de
manded Mr.. Kenton, anxiously.
Hide yourself till he goes ayr re
sponded his wife, eagerly.
Where, that they may not seth 2
I'll find place, if you will ~ con
sent
And if l should consent, whwill be
come of you and Matty2' demdcd the
patriot.
q The Lord will take care of us, isband
\ and we will trust in Him 7 respded hi;
) wife, with nervous anxiety.
D Mr.. Kenton still hesitated. j knew
not what to do.
Besides, husband, you will hear to
aid us if any danger threatens added
the painfully anxious woman. Tut for
the sake of your family, till th, hide
yourself
The patriot gave way, for be aid not
but acknowledge the justness of wife S
position. ..t." .Ef3.1L
IN hide me by your wishes, fe, he
said reluctantly, though it goelgainst
my nature to hide away like ulking
criminal
'Oh think not Of that, but or think
of what is for the best 7 respond Mrs
Kenton, earnestly.
All this conversation had beecarried
on quickly, only consuming feminutes
, time. Meanwhile, the person oDersons
outside had been hammering aw at the
door in the most impatient manr.
In the back room, or sleepi apart.
ment, there was a large closet, CLOTHES
press, in which the mother and lighter
kept their wearing apparel. Thelothes,
of course, hung suspended from e nails,
and by little arrangement of tlnrticles
Mr.. Kenton was so well coucealebehnd
them that no one would have deited his
hiding place without particular amina-
ton. With a swelling bosom high :,
hearted patriot followed the dirtions Of
his anxious wife.
At length the door of the eset was
closed. Mrs Kenton and her ,ughter
the latter following the directis Of the
former-then divested themsels of a
portion Of their clothing, so aso make
it appear that they had just gotb out of
bed.
To accomplish this the candleld to be
lighted, but the glare had been ,nsider-
ably deadened by placing a tin an over
it. The door between he roomaad also
been closed, and every precauth taken
to prevent discovery.
But mother, these may be Finds at
the door after all 7 said the lighter,
mean time.
1T may be SO, my child was Is. Ken
tons reply; but in such times these it
is well enough to be always pred for
the worst. At this time especily, with
the British SO near us, we can't be too
cautious. But now, let us see whe nocks.
Rap rap rap fell upon the ears
Mrs. Kenton took up the calle, and,
followed by her daughter, repaid to the
front apartments.
who knocks p she demanded topping
about the centre of the room.
Open the door and you'll see was the
coarse and insolent answer.
1T is late for unprotected males to
open their house rejoined MrsK enton.
Open the door, or we'll batter down +
Was the savage response.
In moment, gentlemen.
BE quick, if you'd save your cad =
Mrs. Kenton's hand was uponhe door,
when her daugter exclaimed.
These are British motherp
'Yesp
GOD help us |!
Amen
Must We let them in mother
You see my child, we must
Open the door there ! was shoted from
the outside accompanied by accession
of heavy raps.
Mrs. Kenton took down theJar, anG
the next moment the room was warming
with English soldiers.
You'd better kept us waiting Il night {!
wrathfully cried the officer in comand-
a serjeant-to Mrs. Keton.
'We were a-bed, and did not ear you,
responded Mrs. Kenton, mildly.
You're a liar !! shouted bacl the ser
jeant, and if you tell me any ore sucl
tales, I'll knock you down.
The brute drew back his musular arm
'Oh for Cons sake, don'thurt m,
mother : suddenly cried Matty ,pringinl
forward, and beseechingly Glazing he
hands before the sereant.
The young girl was pretty-ys she wa
more than that-she was really)eautifu
and of an age-about eighten to
particularly interesting, The sejeant wa
a course, sensual, brutal person and, as
natural consequence Ahe sight { Matty
pretty face infamed his worst pssions-
In moment he forgot Mrs. Knton an
his anger-another feeling mo- swaye
his beastly heart,
His followers rested on theirguns an
gazed at the scene in silence.
We'll, III not hurt you a bit,ny prett
one, providing you're kind ! hesaid wit
leer Come, give me kiss |! ne addeC
stretching out his hands.
The young girl shrank back remblin
from head to foot, The seyeat advan,
ed, ..
Come kiss my beauty
lie made sudden bound, aid caugl