The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-04-10

Uouoieu the young man. Ii was plain TO
him that suspicion had been aroused BY that
letter. Oh, how bitterly did he repent, in
dread Of discovery and punishment, the evil
Of which he had been guilty. Exposure
would disgrace and ruin him, and bow the
head OF his mother--it might be--eyen to the
grave.
" You are not well this evening"" said Mrs.
Lewis, as she looked At her sons changed
tsce across the table, and noticed that he did
not eat.
my head aches." he replied as he turned
partly away from his mothers direct gaze.
Perhaps the tea will make you feel bet.
ter, my son."
"Ill lie down on the sofa in the parlor for
short time." said the young man, rising
from the table. a little quiet NAV give
relicf" And he went from the dining room.
1 Mrs. Levi. followed him into ihe parlor
IN little while, and sitting down by the So
ia on which he was lying, placed her hand
on his head. All! it would take more than
the pressure of mothers hand to ease the
pain from which he was suffering. The touch
OF that pure hand increased the pain TO ago
ny.
DO you feel any bctters" asked Mrs.
4 bNW'st aiiSi SIC udu tNtbeiiltu tUE some LItlt
with her hand on his forehead.
Not much" he replied and rising, as
he spoke, added. al think walk in the open
air will do me good"
Don't 90 out tonight, Jsmes,n said hrs
mother. troubled feeling coming into her
heart.
"il only walk few squares" And
James went from the parlor. and taking UP
his hat. passed into the street without anoth-
er word.
There is something more than headache
The matter with him. vas the thought of
Mrs. Lewis. and the slight feeling sftroubls
she had experienced began deepening into a
strange concern that involved dread Of some
coming evil.
For half an hour James walked without
any pprpese in his mind beyond escape from
the presence oi his mother. Every phase Of
Mr. Caravans manner toward HIM after the
receipt Of that letter. was reviewed and dwelt
on, in order. fpossible, to determine wheth-
er suspicion Of wrong dealings vas eater
tanned. At last his simless walk brought
him 10 the neighborhood Of Mr.. Carnan's
store, and ia passing il he vas surprised at
seeing light in the ceunting- room.
"What can this meanr he asked himself,
new tear creeping with IFS shuddering i'm
pulses into his heart.
He sent near aud listened By the door
and windows. but without being able to hear
any sounds within.
There's something wrong" he said.
+" What can il bef II this thing is discov-
cred, what will be the end Of it. Ruin! Ru-
IN! My pnsr mother~
!, The wretehed ,ouns msn passed on, and
.akrd the streets fcr t~o hcuis. when he
reformed home. His mother vet him ss he
entered, and inquired with 1nennc.aled anx-
iety ifhs yer. any better. lie said "yes,"
but With manner that snly increased the
trouble she felt. aud passed up hastily to his
{ own room.
n the morning the strangely altered face
Of James. a. he met his Isother az the break
! last table. struck alarm iato her heart. lie
sas silent and evaded all her questions.
While they still sat At the table, the door
bell rung loudly. The sound startled James,
sad he turned his ear 10 listen in a nervous
, way. which did not escape the observation
: vi his mother.
Who Is it," asked Mrs. Lewis, &C the
/ servant came back from the door.
- gentleman wishes 10 see Mr.. James,"
! replied the sirl.
r James arose instantly, and vent oct into
: the hall. shntting the dining ro-m doar ss he
lid 80. Mrs. Lewis sat in alrrost breaihless
expectation. awaiting her sons return. Then
| he returned along the hall I. ,ss street door.
+, aud she heard IL shut. Starting up, she ran
. cut into ths passage, bat James sas not
: ihrfe. Tie had gone away with the rersun
whn hail called. aud ~lihsat q wsrd.
All, that vas sad going sss,! Mr.. Car.
: man bad spent half the Night in examining
!, the accounts VI James and discovering frauds
. 10 the anunnt Of ever sif thousand dsllars.
h,intis indignant. hs bad sent an eiEicer TO
; arrest him early 10 the Merning, and it was
tbs nlicer that the unhappy bpy vent sway
|, with from the home OF his mVther, never
! again 10 return.
j. "rhe yuang villain shall lie 10 the bed he
{ has made tor himselll" rrel.imsd Mr.. Car.
uan. 10 bis hitter indignation. And Ne did
u not bold back in anything. but made tie ex.
] pasu'e VI the yegBg mab's eTims csHpicte.
: Oh the trial he showed an siget desire TO
{ have him convicted, and presented sseh an
. array VI s,ldcsse. thtt ths Jury csuld nUt
. gt, aus o,her verdict than "GGilt,."
: The puur melhcr vss in court, aud audi
] ble 10 the silence that fsilawe,l. case her
. cusulsIse sobs upon the air. The presid.
ing judge then addressed the r-ipfit. aud
! asked u he had ANYTHING to say shy ssicnce
oi tie lac sho,ld not be passed sgaia.t him
All eyes acre tutued upon the pale, al.
e tated Young man. sho sre.e With an sfOr,.
!. and lsancd ga nst The railis: BY rhish ht
! .toul. = i needing the support.
!. Wilt it please yout haSpt,." Ne said, "ts
5 direct Mr. garman, nv rfssseaipr. 10 come
!. little nearer. 90 that l can isos a him, snd
4 AZ ysnr honnr al the sase time
y NJ. Csrman ass dirssiss. % erre forward
J, 10 Shcrs ths bo, .'.od. IAsrs %. breath
?. les. silence ~ The cssr trom ss the prose
"a csior obe,sd the order. ard came forward 81
Il; - 10 be in the etc. of all. James looked a
Is hin steadfis Tor few moments and theI