Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1859-04-09
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be did closely, and commenced a iovial con.
versation, as though his spirits we're nndis-
turbed by any Of the apprehensions refers
ed to. Mrs. Cunningham plainly intimated
that set Of winter furs would be very &C.
eeptable, and that seyenty-ffe or hundred
dollars would purchase as good set as she
desired.
Fitzgerald went into long discourse on
the liability Of bachelors to lose shirt but
tons, aud have their clothes otherwise dis
ordered to all of which Cunningham assent
ed, and professed TO be an excellent hahd
to look after such matters.
Gradually she threw or the restraint
which she had formerly obserted in conver.
sation. and finally, when be asked her di.
rectly If she would accompany him South,
she replied in the affirmative without hesl-
tation and when he intim1ted there was
possibility Of his going into business m
this city, she urged him in that case TO buy
and furnish house mp town, which she
pledged herself to take care Of in the best
style, and to look after bis general welfare
In the most satisfactory manner as long as
he remained single. As slight manifesto
tion of her interest," she pinned the bind
ing to the cuff Of his oTercoat, where it had
been loosened.
You see, said she, 4 am a good hand
to take care Of things. You will get that
house if you come here, will you not p
i will see,' replied Frank, looking at his
watch, i will think the matter over but
have an engagement at the La Fargo
House at six O'clock this evening, and / see
it is almost SIX O'Clock now
But you are not going to leave me so
soon p
Yes, madam, must go Immediately
No that will not do. You must spend
the evening here with me. There is q good
fire, and you needn't co.
A very tempting offer, surely replied
Frank, but, indeed, it is impossible to ac-
cept your generous invitation / cannot
break my engagement
is it so important that you must leave
me alone here?
Yes, it is on business, and imperative.--
Good evening, madam
Fitzgerald took his hat and started for
the door; but Mrs. Cunningham, suddenly
rising, said with smile:
No, sir, You cannot co.
But must CO.
No, sir, you shall not go; you shall stay
here with me-; and so saying she seized him
by the arm, and hurled him back into the
chair. Fitzgerald was astonshed at her
great muscular strength.
There is power enough thought he, to
overcome half the dentists in Bond street
united She handled him, in spite of his
resistance, as strong man would handle
child. He again attempted to 60, and
again she forcibIy drew him back, this time
| nj iui hrr hin, fyvo fhraa txrh; mia
hand, with the utmost ease.
Sit down. said she; i told you you
could not GO. You see / am bound 10
have my way
Indeed, madame, you seem determined
to detain me, but repeat must 60, and
shall not remain another minute said
Frank firmly.
You will go if choose to let you out
of the door, said Cunningham.
And if you do not choose to let me out
Of the door will CO.
No; you will spend this evening with me.
We will play cards; you must DEAL
The mention Of dealing reminded Fitz-
gerald that present might not be unaccep-
table, and be took out his port-monnaie.
Perhaps you will accept little parting
PRESENT.
Yes. thank you, SIR said she, taking
the proffered bank note If you are de-
termiued to go, l will let you off if you
will fix time for seeing me again
Monday, four o'clock, said Frank, quite
anxious to get out doors.
Very well; now you may go. / hope
you will decide to take that house up town.
Before | meet you here again. replied
Frank, 4 shall decide definitely what course
to pursue
Fitzgerald descended to the hall with
the intention Of going directly out bat
the hall was profoundly dark, and the house
was silent as a tomb. He groped his way
to the door, but to his CONSERVATION found
it bolted and locked, and, as he thought
the key removed 1t was, of course, an
easy matter to slip back the bolt; but this
did no good; he was prisoner, watched,
for all he knew, by some lurking assassin,
who was awaiting in the dark favorable
opportunity to despatch him.
He CROPPED his way back to the basement
stairs, and pounding with all bis might aud
main, called for Mrs. Willis to come and
let him out. There was. however, no re-
spouse the basement, SO far as he could
see, was as dark and silent as the hail.
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vain; and, finally discovered there was a
light in the parIor. He raped upon the
door, bat received no answer After rap.
ping several times he tried the door, aud
was relieved to find it unfastened. He
locked in, but the parlor was vacant.
'Ah,' thought he, the broker told me
she wanted the parlor for the use Of a lady
and gentleman, bnt see that was all moon-
shine; it was only a stratagem to get me
up stairs, plotted undoubtedly long before
/ came
Fitzgerald had confded to friend the
history of his former adventures, and this
friend was Of opinion that he had unders
taken an uppropitious business, and was
dealing With customers he should not trust
too Sar. He therefore consented, at kitz-
J gerald's request, to follow him to the house,
) and keep up a sharp watch outside, and bo
ready 60 10 bis assistance at call. II anything
should occur Fitzgerald coniesses that