The sun., 1862-05-26

movement.
| The pur.ucr was IIalrtml lie stool regard
, ing her with grim smile, the bloodhound at his
heels
The poor girl dll not faint at the sight Of him,
nor did shc cry for help. For moment shc was
unable to command her voice, and could only
stare willy upon him, n, the Same timc that
IIalcom employed himself by looking search
ngly around.
"Yon scc, Nils Wayne" he finally said,
that reasoned very well what your course
wonld be- after the Major left you to your own
fancios. Having seen your father promcnaiing
about, wns quite sure that you would cndcavoi
to intercept him, and that you would take your
departure In the quetcst manner possiblc!'
swell, sir" faltcred Coral, rs hor eyes met
his blazing glancc., "~hat do you wanti"
lIalcom laughed, a. If tho question were too
ridiculous for any other answer.
"Wanti" he repeated. 81 wan, yoni"
Tho bloodhound manifested some unoasincss at
this moment, looking around and flashing her
eyes. Coral started ckwards a step or two.
dropping her handkerchief In her agitation.
| Sce, Dahlol" said IIalcom, as he picked up
the handkerchief and held II to the animals nose,
"thls is the game you are to look out for, my
beauty"
The dog scented the handkerchief, and looked
| up with the instinct peculiar to her race, ss
!iAlcom put 1t In his pockct.
"Comc up here Dinhlo, and show your tooth
TO the lady !" added IIalcom, pstting her breast.
The nnlmal put her paws NJ On her masters
shoulders, and opened her mouth, exhibiting her
long fangs and blood rcd lips.
| "Its mere matter Of education" remarked
| the ruiiian, turning to Coral. THAT dog knows
moren any niggcr could trust her To con-
duct you any where. 50 long as you ~ on to
her liking, very good; but once endeayor to
escape, or TO show fight, and she fnstens to you"
| Coral had seen no one pSssing IN the vicinity,
| but she nevertheless looked around again with
The intention of calling for help, not knowing
| what else to do.
Don't do 1t !" said HAlcom, who appeared
10 understand her thoughts. Twill only be tho
worse for you !"
| lie produced a gag from his pocket, and h.,d
| II up 10 her view "a menace.
| 1t was last used on lank old negress ~ he
said. 81 should be sorry to silence you In that
manner. but no trihlng, II you please. DO
yourself tho favor Of realizing that no power Of
this world, or any other, can take you from me-"
Coral leaned against the wall Of the building
by which they stood or she would have fallen
to tho ground. She fslt faint, a. weak US q
child. Her limbs trembled boncath her, and for
. moment her brain reslsd, ~ the fear came
| over her that she was losing her senses. Both
man and dog everything before and around her,
seemed like tho horrible creations Of . night
mare. But abe struggled TO maintain her firm
meas, and rogained her composure. Perhaps
some fortunate circumstance would yet rescue
her from his power. She looked up at the no
tel, o. ifn hopes Of seeing Crops, OF her father
come to save her. The rufian seemed TO com.
prchrnd her emotions.
ave must 20, lie said, grufiiy. 1.-TWO thing
shall require you, however, before We pro
cecl. Tho first is, that you take my arm, ant
not lot 20 Of II ill give you permission. Tn,
second IL, that you do not raise your voice louder
than your usual tones. You can do ss YOU
please about obeying these injunctions. Come =!
She answered by screaming as loud as she
could-by calling for aid with all the energy Of
despair.
"That won't do :" muttered Halcom, with the
same grim and implacablc smile. "1here I"
lie caught her in his arms, pressing a broad
hand over her mouth, and held her 50 lirnly that
she could not move. His grasp was like vice
lie did not speak for minute or two, not til
he had looked searchinsly around and assured
himsclfth no one wa. coming in response to
| her cries.
~ see, he then said, ''that .hall have to
resort to extreme mcasures--shall not Miss
Waync'"
lie removed his hand from her mouth, TO dive
her an opportunity Of replying.
"No, no." she murmcred.
There you are, then, and he sct her free.
She drew herself up, and stood looking at him.
He did not quite like the coolness and defiance
OF her manner.
at was foolish for me to call for aid at such
time and place" she said. There are so many
noisy soldiers about, that no notice Is taken, OF
such cry. 1t seems that It's to be a game of
wits between US, sir What is your will =
She looked him calmly in the face.
al propose to tako you 10 the brig" he
replied. That is why have instructed G.ss
to take care of your father in the meantime I"
90 Very well, sir shall be happy to attend
you to the brig or any where else. | think
you have secrets 1t would benefit me to learn.
Since you are anxious for my company, III take
such an interest in your affairs as will enable
me to destroy You "
Halcom gazcd upon her with additional un.
easinsss, but with speechless admiration.
'The fact Is, sir, Coral continued "ss You
can see, q change has como over me. no
longer regard you as = reptile must shun, but
as one must crush As long as self smoke, l
was afraid but now that think what you
are, what unavcnged wrongs surround your
guilty head, half believe myself the ordained
avcnger Of your crimes. When think Of my
fathers suspicion that YOU are tho destroyer of
my brother, feel towards you q defiance ss
great a. my scom."
As hardened as the wretch was, he WINGED at
the illusions of the girl and at the glsnccs she
bestowed upon him.
"lf such are your sentiments" he said, "you
may as we'll 20 your own ways. Good night"
lie turned away, speaking to his dog, and
strode rapidly from the alley Into the adjoining
street, and thcn passed out Of sight.
"Can II DO possible :" murmured Coral. A,
che stood gazing after him. Then am free ~
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