Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-03-29
GNorrester 9aiIg Spp.
IN A BOSTON FOG.

He then recollected the incidents of the night.
and reproached himself tor his wild excuses.
and his reckless and imprudent confidence in
stranger. He dreaded to think of what the
const quence might be, and again became
confused with the memory of his distressing
dreams.
Three facts, however, were fastened upon
his mind. He could not forget Glover's sin
guar glance at his roll OF bank bills--the hes
itation to converse about the garrOte,-nor the
buttle which would "wash away any thing
Would it wash away stains If blood
The sounds OF subdued conversation again
arrested his attention. He listened earnestly,
but without changing his position.
Speak softly" said a voice which he re-
cognized as GIover's, --"speak softly you will
wake my guest."
II Then the words failed to reach him for
few moments. lie strained his ears, and hard.
lybbreaihed, for fear OF interrupting a syllable.
Pfesently he was able to distinguish few SEN
tehees.
DO you call this profitable job g said
strange voice.
"0h, very fair,-worth about fifty dollars,
should guess. wouldn't undertake such a
piece OF work at a smaller chance" said Clio.
Yer.
"Shall you cut the face 2" said the other,
after minutes pause.
"Of COURSE" was tile answer; otis the only
way to do it handsomely"
"Hum what do you use ? steel 2"
"Steel, by all means"
81 shouldn't"
II like it better and have nice bit that
has done service in this way before"
From L primers brow exuded a deadly au-
-. His heart ceased to paptate His mus.
Giles became rigid; lis eyes fixed His terror
was almost too great TOR him to bear. With
difficulty he controlled himself, and listened
again.
Can ii be done here 2" asked the strange
voice twill not the features be recognised 90
"There is nothing deeply marked, except
the eyes" said Glover, land can easily re-
move them you know"
You can try the acid"
"Fhe other way is best"
81 suppo it must be done quickly
so quickly that there will be 10 chance
for any proof"
Lorrimer gasped feebly, aud cutched the
bed clothes with nervous, cnnvulsive move
ment. He had no power to reflect upon his
situation; but he elt that lie was lost Alone
and unalded, he could not hope TO combat the
evil designs of TWO men, IA single one oi whom
he knew was vastly his superior in strength
His blood seemed to cease fpwing in his veins
He thought for an instant OF spiinging from
the bed, and imploring mercy but the nature
OF their conversation, with its mInutia of cru
city, forbade all hope in that direction His
brain whlrled, and lie thought that reason was
about to forsabe him. But moment in the
room restored him 10 sense of his peril
lie saw the shadows changing their places
and knew that the light was moving. He
heard faint footsteps. Hope deserted him and
he closed his eyes quite despairing. When
he opened them minute later he was in dark
ness. Then hope returned. There might YET
be means of escape. They had left him,
TOR how long he could not conjecture, hut now
at least, he was alone What flood of ioy
came over him then.
Swiftly and softly he threw off the bed.
clothes, and by the uncertain light of the fire
which was sun eiimmering, found his way
noiselessly TO the floor
His trembling limbs at first refused to sus-
tain him, bat the thought of his impending
fate, should he remain, invested him with an
unexpected courage. Passing round the foot
OF the bed, lie approached the door of the
chamber. AS lie moved his shallow, dimly
cast by the Pickering embers, fell across the
mouth o! the enclosure whence Glover Brought
the acid. He shuddered 10 think what might
be hidden by that screen. He burned with
curiosity, even at that moment of danger
For moment he even rashy thought OF pen.
Grating the mystery.
Treading lightly, and partially supporting
himself by the wall, lest his feet should press
too heavily upon some loose boards and cause
it to rattle beneath him, lie reached the door
1t was not wholly closed and with the utmost
gentleness he essayed to pull it OPEN With
all his care he could not prevent it IRON
creaking sharply. His nerves were again
shaking, and d new tremor assaiIed him.
Tears filled his eyes. His heart was like ice.
only heavier, within him.
He stood Tor minute motionless and half
unconscious. Then recovering himself by a
powerful effort, he advanced once more
WITT Nveniurlng to open the door wider he
worked through the narrow aperture inch by
inch, stopping every few seconds for fear that
the rustic OF his shirt against the jamb might
be overheard. AT length by almost impercep-
tlble movements, he succeeded in gaining The
head OF the staircase
Then he believed his deIiverance was near
at hand. He had thus iar eluded detection,
and it only remained for him TO descend, and
depart by the outer door.
Bending forward at every step to catch the
slightest echo OF alarm, he felt his way down
through the darkness. The difficulty at this
point was great. AS one recovered from a
long illness fluids his Knees yield under him at
the ilrst attempt TO descend staircase, just SO
1t was with LOrrinier. AT one time ataintness
came over him, and he was obliged 10 sit down
and rest. movement above aroused him
and, starting up, he hurriedly groped his wav
TO the street door.
The darkness was absolute He could die
Germ nothing, but, after short search he
caught hold Of the handle and turned il slnwIv
The door remained immovabe. By another
exploration he discovered large key suspend.
ed from nail near the center of the door
This he inserted in the lock, and turned with
all the caution he could command. TWAS NOT
enough, tor il snapped loudly.
A voice from the head OF the stairs cried out
"Who is there 2"
Lorrimer was appalled,. He shook the door,
but it remained tasI. Like lightning lie passed
his hand up and down the crevice in search
Of the hidden bolt. He found nothing, and
telt that he was in the hands of the murder
ers for lie could entertain no doubt of their
design In the agony OF desperation he flung
out his arms and a door beside him flew open.
He entered and rushed to a window, which
was easily lifted, and out Of which he threw
himself at the moment that light streamed
into the apartment behind him,
When Mr. Lorrimer had finished relating TO
Captain Morrill,, with all the energy of truth,
the more important of the above circuma
stances, that officer arose, and, calling to his
assistance couple of his force started out in
great haste in the direction of Chambers street
Lorriner, who had been provided with shoes,
hat, and coat, went with them. After little
search, row of houses with windows close
upon The street was found More diligent ex-
animation showed that the door of one of
these WAS freshly painted. A vigorous assault
upon the panels brought down the household
Mr.. Glover, md another person whose voice
was Identified by Lorrimer, were marched off