Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-09-25

call Molly Briggs, and she will tell you the
same, for L called her into the garret and she
saw it. have but one more thing to tell
| you, and that is that this n,an"-the face of
the young girl assumed look of contempt as
she pointed towards Baily. Frederic's coun sci
=" this man was bribed by Mr.. Willard
this morning before the suit commenced, to
remain quiet and let his opponent win the
case. Two gol6 eagles bought him to sit
like bashful boy and see his client proved
guilty of crime that is plot from begin
| ming to end"
A sharp stinging hiss ran around the room
as Hattie paused, and voice from the spec
tors cried. Detestablc y
Agaiu the cry of order, brought silence to
the room, and the magistrate requested the
| young girl to so on. But the excitement
;hat had sustained her and given color to her
pale cheek. died away. leaving her mute and
colorless as piece of wrought marble and
not until he repeated his words did she reply.
Then she drew her embroidered veil down
over her face. and bowing, said, in g low
voice
. wish to say nothing moro unless am
to be cross questioned
. You can take your seat young lady"
said the judge, kindly; you have doue re-
markably well for such a mere child, and l
wish to call upon Molly Briggs. 50 that she
can add strength to what you have said"
Hattie Grey turned and glided noislessly
to her seat, casting glance at William South
wick. who sat gazing at her with an expires
sion of admiration on his noble features, and
blushiug deeply as be smiled gratefully tow
ards her.
The servant girl was called to the stand
and when she had completed her statement
after the usual formulas, the case was decided
iu favor of Frederic
When the crowd was leaving the room.
William Southwick pressed through till he
arrived at the side of Hattie Grey.
:. You have done that which merits my
warmest thanks, as well as those of my broth
er, Miss Hattie" said he II a low tone
4" But have you not ri,ked your cwu happi-
ness ia ofending your guardian -
She raisel her long lashes from her pale
checks as she gazed at he face bent down to
hrs
II have done right aud am not afraid to
meet whatever follows." sic replied in
whisper
The crowd jos;lod and pushed them togcth
er, IL their eagerness to catch a second
glimpse of the pale faced girl who had SO
boldly dared to oppose her guardian and fee
ling that all eyes were upon him, William
pressed Hatties hand. aud said hurriedly.
- Good bye, for the present. Hattie
shall hope to see you soon."
She nodded with smile and they separa-
rated
Grinding his teeth with bitter rage, Noyes
Willard prepared to accompany his ward
home Had he dreamed that she was inten-
ding to denounce him and his accomplices,
be would not have allowed her to come with
him and cursing himself aod every one else
for the unexpected turn things had taken, be
assisted Hattic to enter the carriage, and for
some time did not speak. When at last, the
spires of Stafford we're left behind them and
they were rapidly drawing near Holly, he
spoke in a choking ard constrained tone.
'.Harrie.te Grey do you know what you
have done You have placed gulf between
yourself and the best friend you have on earth,
and ruined your future enjoyment. | shall
not let this act 60 unpunrshed; and in after
years, when your dearest wishes are
thwarted. you shall be male to think
of this Were you a man that had thus balk
ed me. should revenge myself with your
blood. But you weak girl, and in my
power-that is eli have to say"
1t is enough" replied Hattie, in firm
steady voice '' I recognize your power to
thwart my wishes, but doubt if ycu will for
L have one friend who is strong enough to pro-
tect me from all evil"
"And that one p
"Is Cod she said reverently.
A scathing imprecation burst from the an
gry man, and grasping his whip, he urged
the horses on by plying it over their backs
with all his strength The road was icy In
some parts and extremely rough in others,
and the animals grew restive uuder this harsh
treatment. As they passed hid where the
road ran around its foot in sudden curve,
part of tn harness gave way; with as udden
leap the maddened horses. snapped the relns
in two pieces, thus depriving Mr.. Willard of
all control over them. Dashing on over the
road with dangerous speed, they went, and
at the end of half mile the frightened horses
had cleared themselves from the buggy, after