New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-02-18

bonse, one glance from this window would have
de.erpiped him TO remain and dare all the COLLINS
corld do uuti he had perpouated tho scene On
Opposite 10 this wac room OF large size, oe;sgon
IN shape, and lighted from above by glass dome.
The alternate panels in the walls had evidently been
occupied by csses for books and paintings. few OF
the latter, widowed and rotdng from their frames,
s occupied the place assigned them by hands long
since WONDERED into dust while they remained as an
evidence of the refined tastes and Luxurious habits OF
the brob en- hearted old man who had borne them from
bic English home TO embelsh the one he created for
himself IN the New World.
After examining every nook, and hnding nothing
that seemed suspicious no secret outlet leading TO sub
terranean depths which might conceal deadly Joe,
the Young man slowly turned his steps toward Glen
fall with his mind filed with stirring fancies and
halfdefped projects.
As he descended the pathway leading 10 the insecure
bridge, be foun1 his way obstructed by old wousn
who had seated berst upon the narrow cause way and
completely filed il up. II evident to Arden that
SIZE had placed hersef there for the purpose OF inter-
ceptng him, and be paused TO survey her with sort
of wonder at her extreme homeliness. She was wrn-
He'd too HESS and altos repusve there was
CLEAN of malicious intelligence in her deep-set eyes
which showed that old and worn as she seemed, tne
mind within still retained all the vital power had
ever pos essed Her dress was of deep blne calico,
ard over her gray locks strip OF crimson meino was
brown contracting strangely with the silvery har ana
wbeIedface il shaded 80, ,
"Wbata capital figure for one Of Macbeth witches
WA the thought that passed through Ardens mind ouc
Il was speedily put to flight by the shr cracked voice
Of The woman, saying a.
Are you the eonceited youngster who expects to
be allowed to seep in peace Up az Tue asot soI fol-
lows those who abide under that rooff ioung n,au,
don't think that you know better than any one else
and persist in this mad scheme OF yours ior zen you
that you doyou will repent It 70 ine asI nC oal % vD
can resd the future, and came here TO warn yon!o
turn YOU from this fatal path, for II you persist IA
walking on it, fatal il shall rurey be to your whoie
These words were uttered with yolubnity that
fed nterruptiop even y, Arden had deered to offer
H. but he wi,bed to hear oil che had placed herse ~
bis path say and juoge for hrnsef OF It's WORTH lie
I'd appreciate your kindness, good woman, in try
ing TO save ne from the consequences OK rasn deter
minstop but unless you can give me some good reason
wby should not berome the occupant OF the Lennox
cottage, must still perst in my original intention.
am sceptical your power TO read future events,
for the religion which has been part OF my education
teaches that to God alone Is known the course Of
events end their ssue Pray arise, and Jet me pass-
| am on my way to the village to make my hDal ar
| rangements to take possession of the ruin"
mol came here to stop you' and you may lest
| stand there till I'm ready TO move and let you over.
| You look like sensible kind of man enough, and
would like 20 know what has put il in your head to
risk your life in that old tumble down place yonder
when there is good tavern in Glenial, Kept py such
| kind people as Higgins and his wife,"
| "Ie,hars shall not choose to explain my reasons
70 Won as can gee no right that you have to demand
thin. Will you noye or shall cross the stream on
| the rocks below
"Tbat would be about as venuresome a. this other
| folly" coolly replied the woman: for the rocks are
covered with moss, which lie slippery es the path OF
| fe and you'd be likely TO knock out the few brains
nature gave you on some OF tho SC Jagged points when
have run red with blood before to-day Are you tired
of e young man, that You wish TO risk for nothing
| but the qualification Of wbim r.
"Tired of life no indeed; mine is full of hope for
the future and IN the present. LOOK 81 my
cheerful voice. Do any Of these bear witness 10 wea
| ness of that greet boon-l1e J"
"You've a sound body, tenanted by very rnsound
mind then retorted the crone, or you would never
think Of resting beneath the roof haunted by the fell
avengers Of blood. Young man, you may not believe
in the supernatural but bid you beware OF again en-
terng the Lennox cottage, If you wish to take away
from this valley the light heart and untarnshed name
with which you entered it"
"Tush, old woman Seek some more credulous
person on whom yOu may mg.ss by this pre4tencs Of
nature. Let me passl have heard enough"
"You won't believe me, then" she said, with
weary desperation in her voice. You will 60 on the
path of DANGER though you are warned OF the fatal
consequence. Now listen to me, and ifyou can, give
faith To my parting words. you persist in occupying
the haunted house. you will either never leave it aye,
or You will cary With you from it's walls miserable
sorrow which will cling TO you to the last hour ofyour
life You will moekiDgy ask me how know this. l
cannot tell; bur still the knowledge of il is with me-
and if yon ask the people in Genfa they will tell you
that old Betty Baine always f)reels that which
TO pass. Now take refuge the warning, you may
think best."
As she finished speaking, she arose slowly, moved to
side, and made way for Arden 70 pass He paused
moment before doing go, and disdainfully sad
II seems very singular to me that such efforts are
made TO prevent me from following up this fancy Of
mine. Who sent yon to waylay me thus, and proclaim
your evil prophecies !"
4" The spirit that is within me warned me 10 come to
you by no mortal's command did come have been
sent here By higher power than aught Of earth, TO re-
veal TO you the consequence of your folly you per-
set in going TO the cottage but no human voice sent
me the green path where you were TO be found"
Arden laughed in scom at this reply and the crone
shook her finger menacingly toward him as she said:
g The foolish seeth not his own folly was said
long ago. and is as true now as when il was first
uttered. Col deliver you over 10 the mercy Of the
evil spirits who rule your fste When they have dealt
with you will look on you again, either in life or in
dcath!'
She hobbled away with the aid of crutch, and the
young man went or his way moro obstlnately deter
mined than ever to follow out the plan which seemed
to arouse such opposition Reckless daring was the
leading trait in his character, and utter disbelief in
the supernatural gave him more vivid contempt for
the warnings he had received than they perhaps de-
served. In spite Of the renewed remonsrances Of the
tavern-keerer and his wife, Arden remained firm to
his purpOse TO pass the coming night at the haunted
boute; end cot bedsteae, his artists chair, and
small table were conveyed to the room with the bay
window together With lamp and his painting materl-
als Old jenny assisted Arden TO arrange them bat no
nducemen could be oie ed him TO remain after the
b. sulk the western hlls The cheerful light Of
that lumnary med 10 the beggar tacit defiance Of
the malice Of the house fends who avaled themselves
Of the Dgbt and darkness 10 work ou. their evil pur
poses; and, with many m sgivings Jerry left the
courageous stranger alone.
Arden walked about the yard until the stars were
glttering in my riads in the coudess azure of the