Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-06-05

e Saran SAID, "Ineres nOHS tudt on
$ burden off our mind; now let's ia
r some plans" said she, taking the rock
ing chair in front Of Bess. First. "a
4 George goes, you know where, again
r you must come here to stay all night
and then you can devise some plaa Q
: soaring him on his return. He will b
e pretty apt to 60 again next Sabbatl
/ evening, so we will get Aunt of to Mrs
D Furguson's. and Genie to stay will
D Fannie Miles. So the coast viii b.
clear, and we can do all the misehie
) we please" All agreed to this, ant
the girls returned home.
, Sunday came, and there being n,
meeting, they were at Mr.. Elmer
early in the afternoon. Mrs. Elmer wat
surprised at the girls. who all insisted
on her going to Furguson's, but she a
length declined going, on the plea tha
it was not right for her to leave homt
in her husbands absence, he being sb
sent on school business. The girl'
were somewhat stunned at her blank
refusal, but Bess was not long in form
ing another plan. Genie was sent tc
stay with Fannie, and the girls went di'
rectly to an inner room to lay their
plans. Mary Ann and Bess were to
wrap in sheets, and take an old Accor-
deon so as to make frightful noise,
proceed to the graveyard, and take
their positions as they had done before.
All things being decided, they now
sought the parlor, where they found
George in glistening linen and shining
brosdcloth, smoothing his glossy hair
with more than usual pride. His face
was wreathed in smiles; he had joke
for every one, and seemed to have quite
forgotten all about his adventure with
the ghosts. The sun was just sinking
behind the summit OF Rose Hill, when
George arose and left the room, but to
the surprise OF the girls he passed out at
the back yard and went towards the
stable instead of Pigeon Hall.
80, my" said Bess; "he's going 10
ride"
"He's not going to be troubled with
ghosts tonight" said Mary Ann.
"But I'd 60 any how" whispered
Miss Curtis. fearing her Aunt might
hear their conversation.
30, do" said Carrie, in the same
subdued tone.
Bess arose, and winking at Miss
Curtis, they left the room; Mary Ann
aud Garria followed and they all stood
in group at Che Kitchen window,
watching George. In another moment
the sound of horses hoofs was heard,
and the sprightlY Nell bore its hand
some rider up the green path towards
Pigeon Hall.
Dark came and George was seated
in the large parlor at Mr.. Desteile's,
engaged in merry conversation, at the
same time the girls sat in cluster
around the kitchen fire at Mrs. Elmer's.
A half hour later, Carrie began to yawn,
and Sarah proposed retiring.
"You must be early BIRDS" said
Mrs. Elmer.
"We want TO rise early" said Carrie.
"No hurrying NATTER" said Mrs.
Elmer, smiling.
"Early to bed and early to rise, makes
one healthy, happy and wise," said
Bess.
"That's So" said Mary Ann, where
upon they all retired up stairs, leaving
Mrs. Elmer alone.
"You must go as soon as Aunt re-
tires" said Miss Curtis to Bess, when
they were in their room.
"But how will we get up stairs when
we come back" said Mary Ann.
80, easy enough; wait at the window
till you see George go to his room, then
raise the window, creep up stairs, and
we'll let you in. Mind to come in at
the kitchen window" said Carrie.
Every WELL" replied Bess.
They soon heard Mrs. Elmer retire,
and then the girls prepared to go.
go, where's the Sheets" whispered
Mary Ann.
40, lackaday, take them off the
bed," said Carrie; and with smothered
laughter they took the sheets from the
bed, slipped down stairs, and started
for the grave yard. Two hours later
George arose to go. After leaving the
gate, be mounted his pony, and draw
ing his hat over his eyes. rode briskly
on. He was just passing the grave
yard, when the same white object which
he had before seen, glided into the path
before him. Nell pricked up her ears,
snutfed the air, and seemed determined
on some sudden movements from the
ghastly scene. Quick as thought it
turned and leaped the other way
When it beheld the other form it
paused. Just then an unearthly sound
came from the direction OF the first
ghost. With a dash and snort, the
pony shot off, and just as she leaped a
fence, dashed her gallant rider to the
ground, where he lay senseless for some
time.
When he came to consciousness he
was near home, and no ghost to be
seen. The pale moon had rose, and by
its light be ceuld discern bis home and
Nell standing at the gate. He arose,
but staggered at first, and could hardly
walk. At length he succeeded in
reaching his home and quietly retired.
He found that he had fallen on a rock,
and badly injured his head. Next