The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-09-25

sending him to sea. tai E. ~
! Frank could not help himself, as it
happened, for his fortune was in his
nncle's hands, and the young 'scape-
grace was still minor. But he was
soothed by the promise that on his re-
turn Lucy should be his wife. So, tho
the parting was, full of bitterness, as
such partings must be, it was not devoid
OF hope and consolation. af $3.50 =,
Lucy corresponded with her lover,
writing him long letters, warm from
her heart, and -blotted with tears, as
she thought of the cruel sea that had
him at its mercy. The winter came,
and the sea was unusually outrageous,
aud strewed the coast with wrecks.
Then came Lucy second and complete
bereavement. Her guardian broke it
TO her gently, and for him, tenderly.
Franks vessel had gone down and all
on board had perished.
This tragedy had taken place six
months ago and now, mark the tickle
ness of woman! Lncy's tears are dry,
and tomorrow is to be her wedding
day!
Mr.. Sinclair does not look so light
hearted as the bride elect, by many a
degree. lie is more restless than usual
he has an absent way of answering,
and queer habit of seeming always
being listening. Every one knows that
he is marrying Lucy for her fortune,
but what her motive can be in marry.
ing him, no one has yet OWNED. 1t il
the colpest affair that has happened for
many a day. t....
But all this time Mark Silvertree is
pursuing with great ardor the subject
of the table. 'F 'ii
Look" said he, at that great, old
fashioned piece of furniture. Its legs
are certainly not made for walking. 1t
has no power for locomotion; and yet,
let us but join hands round it, and the
electric chain will move like an invisi.
BILE current. The table cannot long
withstand it. 1t will move, at first
slowly, and with effort. Then faster
and faster, till it spins round with as
toniShing velocity.
Dear me how extraordinary !" ex-
claimed the three Misses Popplewood
IN "a breath, and drawing nearer to
Mark, as if for protection.
"I assure you it is a fact" said Mark,
dogma'ically; "and if our host has no
objections, l should just like to try it
for the fun of the thing-that is if no
one will be frigntened,"' he added,
looking at Mr.. Bounce.
What! frightened at the table"
cried Mr.. Bounce, laughing in dersion;
while few strong minded women of
the. party pressed forward as if ready
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| Marx now turned to his host for per-
mission.
!" You are quite welcome to take
what liberties you please with my
table," said Mr.. Sinclair, with his un,
comfortable smile /; all stipulate for
Is that l am not to believe in an absur.
liiy." .,t
"Well, them" said Mark, skillfully
forming circle around the table, Il
have Just word or two to add. This
matter of the-table tasning," he added,
gravrly,r is rather a serious business.
Tables are, as said before, links be-
tween ms and the world of spirits
mediums, as they are called. could,
Iif L chose, address some one whose
voice we never expected to hear again;
yes, and he answered. sHa3nJ a. u
The three Misses Popplewood ut
tered faint shrek, Mr.. Bounce blus-
tered loudly, Lucy quietly Withdrew 10
the farthest corner of the room, while
Mr.. Sinclair scowled at Mark Silver.
tree with as evil a.look as one human
being conld cast at another. .G1nJ
Still, popular curiosity was aroused.
No one believed q word about it, and
We, everybody would like to try.
Mark was just the man for the occa-
sion-self possessed and adroit. There
was nea,ness SIS in all his actions. be
marshaled the guests into their places,
Lucy forming one of the circle.
| Then, when all had joined hands,
and were looking into the mahogany
as if it were magic mirror, MAJ k said,
quierIy '.aa 9gfrss e-, -
: "The medium of communication Is
perfect. Who, shall speak to 2
There was pause; then a name was
whispered that sounded rather oddly
at that identical epoch: but the whis-
, per gathered strength, and at length
dsred to say aloud: "i 3-i'a .""' n'-n.
Frank Sinclair
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