White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-05-17
Chapter XIV.
TIE MYSTERIOUS DEE1tIre AID TIE Is
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At period when Smuggling was far
more fashionable apd lucrative than at
present, large stonsihouss was erected
in south.esstsrn part Of the city BY .
company of those who, made fortunes in
this way. Its extenst appearance much
resembled any otbsradwelling Of those
times aslaFge <squafs end some
whatsin the Dutch fashion, with wood
en- stoop or piazza RUNNING round three
sides of it. Large blinds of the original
color of the wood, covered the windows,
or what ought to have been such. for in
truth there was but one window. the re-
mainiug places being filed with stone |;
the house was lighted at all hours by
means of lamps. There was also stout
oaken door, which to all outward appear
ance answered substantial purpose. yet
it covered no entrance. It was-like the
window blinds-a falsity.
All that was exposed to the eye was
fair and differed not. excepting in its So
lidity, from many buildings then in use;
but underground there was suite OF
rooms used for various convivial purposes
as well as for the secretion Of treasures.
The only method of entering the building
was by means Of various subterranean
channels, one Of which had an outlet up
on the sea-shore, another in the cabin al
ready mentioned, and some others less
used. in various parts Of the city. Much
Wealth had been concealed there, and the
most vigilant efforts Of government were
defied. '-.'e' '-a +-' ~.+'
At length the original occupants of the
building disappeared after the regular
course of nature, and it fell into the hands
of band of gentlemen gamblers and
pick pockets. who much preferred dark
ness for their deeds.
The apartments were large. high, and
furnished in handsome style with one ex-
ception. The furniture having been
brought from nearly all parts of the globe.
would have formed a curious assemblage
for the inspection of an antiquarian.
The apartment in which Bernard was
confined contained the onl y real window
10 the building, and was separated from
the adjoining room by partition with a
door of the same material, so nicely fit
ting. that when closed, it was nearly i'm
possible for stranger to discover it.
This was used as the place Of the most
perfect concealnent Of money or persons.
1t was in the principal parlor that Emily
had been placed and was left by Doctor
Boyd. ..--. 49, .. -......-
Secure in the bodily and mental pros
tration Of one prisoner. the timidity and
childhood of the other, and in the total
ignorance of each in regard to the other,
he had not deemed it necessary to fasten
their doors. Bernard's he had left much
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Emily had been so accustomed to crap
pie with realities that she knew nothing
Of imaginary sorrows and difficulties.
When, therefore, she found herself really
alone, with no human being near to assist
or comfort, her she began to rely upon her
self, and felt her courage strengthen as she
regsined calmness and serenity. For
half an hour she sat quite still and thought
of many ways by which she could at
tempt to escape. IL will do what | can"
said she at the expiration of that period
Pushing open the door of the parlor, she
perceived that she stood in large room,
furnished with rows Of cushioned seats of
an antique fashion, and table covered
with velvet spread in the centre. 1t might
have been a council chamber for the hon.
orable band of smugglers. or 1t might
have been used for very different purposes,
Il did not reveal ITSELF but gave back, IN
answer to Emily's gaze, cherries and
solitary look.
A lamp burned upon the table. By
taking it in her hand, she discovered the
door by which they had entered, and
when opened, it revealed to her the long
fight Of stone steps up which she had
been carried. She also perceived that at
short distance from the top, this flight
diverged into another that terminated up.
on platform. From this direction pro-
ceeded sounds which she had for long
time distinctly heard. sastIB-sa esr
Hoping to and "a less fearful mode Of
escape. E mily carefully searched the room
for another door Accidentally perceiving
the unevenness in the partition, which she
supposed to be the outer wall Of the build
ing from its being of:stone, she few to it.
regarding it as far more natural.egress
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Exsrting all her strength, she succeed
ed, after, many failures. in forcing the
door open. Her establishment may be
conceived. when. instead OF the open street
which she had fancied, she saw, extended
on low couch. close to the door, q
young man in full dress. somewhat bloody
and apparently in profound sleep. She
Instantly withdrew, when the thought oeT
CURED to her that itmight BE- some one
wounded and, like herself 8 prisoner
Taking the lamp, she again entered the
close, and permitted its rays to fall upon
the face Of the sleeper. Is a2iads s1sa. Iisf.
A slight scream burst from her lips,
but resolutely combating the effects OF
herfsar. excitement. and sudden discovery,
she placed the lamp upon the stand.
which. with the bed, WAS the only furni-
ture possible for the room to contain. and
said in low, earnest tone
"Bernard, my brother awake. Il is
Emily who calls yon.s shaking him gent
" and rubbing his forehead and hands 70
arouse him. 1u.1fsTaolt .io1.s.sea s1i :
Suddenly the yonng man started. open
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