Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-01-16
EBENSBURG. Pa. WEDNESDAY, JiNUlRY l6, 1861.

Before you retire. said Stoneburn, produ-
cling letter. read this that you may see
am not jesting.'
Ellen opened the letter, scarcely knowing
what she did, and read as follows:
New York Dec. 20 1874.
Dear Ellen Il am innocent, yet l am in
the Tombs on charges of forgery and robbery
Your step father is my accuser. aud holds
strong proof against me, yet l swear am in
nocent. Be true to me. and never doubt,
Your sffectionate lover,
- HENRY TYLER
Poor EHep ssSs into chair, and covered
ber face with her hands
'Oh, this is terrible = said she. But he is
innocent know he is innocent Poor Hen
ryr
"A jury shall convict him with my evil
dence, and Mr.. Cline's,' said Stoneburn- Il
intercepted that note on its way to you
Come, come and no more tears. Eve been
drowned with tears these ten years. Gro to
your room, and think OF ali have said
Ellen arose and left the room feeling that
she would swoon if she remained longer to be
tortured more.
When she had gone, Simon Cline rubbed
his hands gleefully and said
1T will dot will do! She viii yet
yield
She shall,' said Stoneburn, sharply, but
Simon Cline you are getting the best of this
bargain
How so? How so:' cried Simon Cline
quickly We are to share her mothers es-
tate. half aud half Oh, you need not scowl
at me, James StoDeburn. You are very cum
ming, aud car deceive most men, but not me.
Ellen Grayhanl's mothers estate now belongs
to Ellen Grayham, though you have made
the world believe that you became owner of
it when you married her mother. But you
are not-oh, no. and l am the only one
that can prove it Do you not wish was
dead 2
Il say you claim too m1cb, said Stoneburn
You have the proofs in your possession. and
have used them ever since my wife died, two
years ago, to fill your purs, by playing on my
fears. Aud now, not content with living at
your ease, you claim one-half of the estate.
and the hand of Ellen GrayhamP
No less One hundred thousand dollars,
and the lovely Ellen said Simon Cline.
Cline nodded firmly as he spoke, and left
James StoneburD wishing Simon Cline under
the earth, aud hoping that worthy man might
break his neck in the slippery streets that
night.
If dared, I would kill that cormorant.'
said Stoneburn to his pillow that night, aud
so fell asleep, wishing he was more wicked
thad he was
Poor Ellen had retired TO her room, aud
there swooned as she entered.
When she recovered her senses. she found
herself lying on her bed. and the housekeep-
er; Mrs. Stevens, bathing her temples with
cologne.
All am SO miserable sighed Ellen, as
she caught the benevolent glance of the house
keeper.
Will you tell me what is the matter, my
poor child 2 asked Mrs. Stevens, as Ellen
rose and satup.
You were always my poor mothers friend.
replied Ellen, 'and L viii tell you all, but
fear you cannot aid me-
She then related, all that had passed, and
Mrs Stevens listened with eager attention
Henry Tyler is innocent y said Mrs. Ste
vens, as Ellen concluded i know the young
man well, and knew his mother-kiud-hear
ted widow as she is What bow it will be
to her to hear of his disgrace You could
not have given your love to more worthy
young man. my dear child. and be sure that
God will not suffer him to become the victim
of these wretches James Stoneburn [ be-
ieve to be william the manner In which
be treated your mother IS proof erough-But
you said Simon Cline had given you his like
ness
His likeness when he was young man.
said Ellen. 'and bere it is In my hand all the
time, as if it was worth-that! !
She tossed it from her In disgust.
Mrs Stevens picked the miniature up, say
ing
L would like to see it. though I have sell
dom seen Mr.. Simon Cline, when | did, he
always reminded me of somebody knew in
Alabama nearly thirty years ago. May L
look at it "
oh; yes and then fling it out of the
door, cried Ellen.
.Ah y screamed Mrs Stevens, as she opeG-
ed thesgolden case and glanced at the pic
ture
What is the matter p cried Ellen, starting
up in great alarm.
But Mrs Stevens had tainted. and lay back
in her arm chair pale aud senseless.
Ellen knew that the miniature had some
thing to do with .he fainting. aud secured 4
before she rang for assistance
When Mrs Stevens was restored to con-
sciousuess, Ellen dismissed the servants. aud
begged her to tell why she had swooned.
But Mrs. Stevens was for long time ST.
lent, vet when she did tell it made Ellen feel
much lighter of heart than she had been for
many weeks.
Simon Cliee is to receive your answer
again tomorrow night said Mrs Stevens,
after telling Ellen quite a long story. and
YOU are now prepared to answer him Still
| must be present
You must conceal yourself in Mr.. Stone
burns sitting room before they go there To-
morrow night said Ellen.
Il will do so, and hope for the best said
Mrs Stevens, as she left Ellen much relieved
in mind as regarded Simon Cline, but still
alarmed for her lover.