The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-07-16
From the Ssudeat and Schoolmate.
AETTY AARvIH.

Lonosn, Conn, IN III, and Get price on the
head OF Gov. Grisvold, the after dsd 70 the
town OF -, where his cousin, Nrs. Mar
vim. hid him for some DAYS in . secluded farm
house. But at length the subtitle foe discovered
his retreat, and one Sunday afternoon in NAV,
be vas routed from his hiding place by the ii.
dings that q band Of horseRsn we're approach
ing TO capture him.
His only chance Of escape was to reach the
mouth Of little creek, which emptied itself In.
TO the Connecticut river just above the entrance
OF the latter into Long Island Sosnd. There he
had boat stationed, with two faithful attend.
ants hidden beneath the high ba, Ks Of the creek
The distance from the farm house to the boat
was two miles by the usually travelled road. Bot
little sheep path across the farmers escharCs
would bring hi. to the road only . mile frOa the
boat; and save quarters length Vt his tearfu
run tor lite.
Just where the narrow path from the orchard
opened into the road, Hetty Marvin sat with her
dog TOwser, tending the bleaching of the house
hold linen. The long web OF forty yards or
more, which was diligently spun and woven du-
ring the long winter montbs, was whtened in
Nay, and thus made ready for use. This busi-
ness OF bleaching wes veil economized, being
usually done Sy the younger daughters Of the
iiy, Who were NOS old enough to spin, or
strong enough for the heavier work of the kitch.
en- and dairy.
The roll OF linen was taken By the farmer or
his stout ''hslp" to grassy plat. beside sprng
or meadow brook. There is vas thoroughly
wetted and spread upon the green turf, to take
the heat OF the sun BY day aud the dew by night
The little maiden who tended il, would Sit near
it during the day. with her knitting OF her bosk
and as fast ~ the sun dried its foIds. she would
sprinkle the water over il with her gourd she'll
dipper and make it wet again.
| Thus eat Hstry Marvin, the yeung daughter Of
Gov. Girls wold's cousin, when her hunted friend
sprung past her into the road, to escape his pur.
| suers.
| Hetty WAS timid child Of about twelve wears,
yet thoughtful and wise beyond many Of her el
ders. She was frightened by the heAdlong haste
with which the Governor rushed acsess the mea
dow. But she quickly comprehchded the scene,
aud instantly quoted her faithful Tos ser, who,
though a friend OF the family guest, thought il
becoming to bark loudly at bis hurried steps
Her wise forethought arrested the Governors
notice, and su~o"s'"" '""""'" - '''- A.
"Hetty," he said earnestly, Il am flying for
my life, and unless can reach ny boat before
AN Overtaken, l am a lost man. You see the
road forks here Now want TO run down this
way 10 the river. But you must tell shs rascall
who are chasing me, that have gone up the
road to catch the mail wagon, which will soon b.
along, you know. Then they will tur. OF tAS
other way"
''Oh, cousin" said the little girl, ic Q. agony
of distress, II cannot tell lie-iadsed, l can
not Why did you tell NE which way you wer.
going'"
"Hetty, my child, surely you would not betray
ne to NY death. Hsrk! they are coming.
hear the click OF their horses iest. Oh, Hstsy
tall han / hSr h. -
dewn, and heaven will bless you"
"Heaven never blesses those who speak false
ly, cousin. But I will mot tell them which va,
you 60, even If they kill me % raa quickly .
possible"
'1ts Of no use; unless can deceive them
am a dead man"
"Cousn. cousin, hide under my web Of cloth
they'd never think Of looking for ysu here.-
Come, get down as qsick - you can, and II
cover you, and stand spriAkling ny linen"
'Its my only chance, child; I'll get dewn q
you say"
And suiting the action to the word, the Gov
ernor was soon hidden under the ample folds Z
the clstn.
|. Angry that their expected prey had escape
u from the house where they hoped TO secure hin
e the six mounted tories, headed BY British on
o Ger, dashed along the road in swift pursuit. 4
sight Of the little girl in the meadow, the leads
of the party paused.
"Child," he ssid, sternly, shave you seen
man running away hsrsabouts!"
"Yes. sir" replied Hetty, trembling a.
flushing. ...-.-
(Which way did be gO?"
e 81 promised not to tell SIR"
z "But you must, or take the conseque
ces."
II said wouldn't tell If you killed me-" %
bed the frightened girl
y "I'll have it out af her, exclaimed the infaI
T. ated officer, with an oath.
e "Let me speak to her." said his tory guild
y 81 know the child, I believe. Isn't your nan
In Hetty Marvin!' he asked pleasantly.
As "Yss. SIR"
ir "ARd this mar who ran by yos q few niDui
n. ago, was your mo,ber's cousin wasn't he ,"
''Yes, sir be was"
a. "WeIi re are friends. What did he ssy
you when he came slong!
"He-he told me-that he was hyiny for
he"
- "Just so, Hstty; that Was very true. ho
n be won't have to fly far. Where was he goi
at to try to hide' You see, l could help him II
sp knew his plans"
Now Hetty was not whit deceived by q
n- smooth speech. But she VA willing 70 tell
ali much of the truth As would consist With
as safety, and she wisely judged that her frau
or cess would serve her kinsmsn better than
silence. So she answered her questioaer G.
he didIy
n, my cousin said that hs was going d0vn {
way to the river where he had . boat and
wanted me TO tell the men that we're chas
him, that be had gone the other way TO catch
in. mail wagon"
"why didn't you doas be bid you, then, vi
re- I asked where he mad gone? ?" thuadered the Z
T. Ger, fisrcely.
Il could not tell q lie, sir" was the tea
he answer.
..Hs,ty," again began the smooth tsngued
d. ~, "you are . nice child Every body ku<
m- you are girl of truth. What did ysur Coz
,ed cay when you told him you couldn't tell fa
Ia hoods"
in he said he shouldn't think I'd betray him
to his death"
to "Apd then you promised him yes ~oak
tell which way he vent if you vas killed
the it!" sT
nv "Yes, SIR"
lie. That was . brave speech; and 90 1 supp
be thanked you for it, and ran down the read
nut quickly as possible ?"
,o II promised not to tell where hs VI
ex. sir:"
Of 'Oh, yes, / forgot. Well, tel rs his
words, and then We won't trouble you
=. more"
His last words were, It's my only cha
,., child, and I'll get down = ysa say.'"
"a And overcome By the fright and the sens
g.. her kinsman's danger should they rightfuny
"a terpres the language which she bad rePor