Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-11-23

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into the room, and shutting the door she
followed. On reaching the fire. place, the
stranger threw off his disguise, and stood
erect and strong, without sign of incon-
venience from the effects of the weather
Mlily retreated from him in amazement;
but recovering herself, and putting the
best face on the matter, she TREMENDOUSLY
addressed the man:
Il am sorry sir, you are 80 cold. It is a
bitter night to be abroad Will you not
sit by the fire?' and she pushed a chair for
ward
The man made no response, but STOPPING
over ran his fingers through the blaze; then
ne turned and stared at her with look
which made her blood run cold. A bright
thought came into her mind. She would
pretend there were others in the house, for
she had already felt afraid of the man,
and bitterly regretted having admitted
him.
i. Would you like to see some of the men
folks, sir" she inquired IF so, will call
them from their beds
The man laughed hoarsely, and replied
'Milly Dean, for that | believe is your
name, you cannot deceive me- You are all
alone in this house. took particular care
to ascertain that before | came. So you
may as we'll make yourself easy on that
score, and do as bid you ..
Do as you bid me?' exclaimed Milly, in
terror; what do you want of me-
Il want the twelve hundred dollars in
gold your husband received for his produce
two days ago You probably know where
! it is fl. 1t'f aI # "..
Milly sprung into the entry and would
have fed, but the stranger caught her by
the wrist, and dragged her roughly back
You can not escape me, young woman,
he said. You will 6nd it most convenient
to make clean breast Of it at once 1t will
be better for you 'l 's. #s-"4'.
Milly strove to release her arm. The
rough treatment she received aroused her
temper, and indignation overcame all other
feelings
Let ME go, you scoundrel, let me go, or
| will call for help she cried.
Call, you fool said the brutal fellow,
'aud much good may it do you Keep
yourself still, and tell me where the money
is .EuH-
Il will not r she exclaimed, her eyes fash
ing fire. 81 "
You will notv he replied, I'VE shall
see' -T- l@
He released her wrist SO violently that
she reeled half across the room. Then he
seized the sleeping infant from its cradle,
and held it, arm's-length, almost into the
blazing fire, so that the terrified mother ex-
pected to see its light garments catch the
| fame
+ Now, then, where is the money? Speak
out quick, or will burn your baby to death
before your eyes ..
Monster, give me my child shrieked
Milly, endeavoring to reach the little one.
Let me have my baby
But every effort was frustrated, for pgain
and again the strong hand of the ro6ber
thrust her back
See, its clothes will be on FIRE in min
ute, said the man, putting the helpless in
nocent closer to the fame The mother
looked into bis eyes, and saw there looks
of heartless determination The cotton
| garments of the child were smoking with
the beat
How shall it be?' asked the rufiau.
Hurry, or the child dies. / have no time
to waste here
ANY thing, any thing, only give me my
child . she cried The next instant it Was
handed to her and she sank upon the foor
aud folded it too her bosom
Come exclaimed the man, touching her
rudely with his foot, you have not told me
where the money is r.
In the box on the upper shelf she said
pointing to the closet. @.sta+ %-
The man found the box, placed it on the
table, and opened it, saying:
so far, well. 1t is nearly all gold. l
will pocket it with your leave or without
your leave, Just as you please He filed
his pockets with the golden coin, and threw
the empty box into the FIRE. Then he came
and stood beside her IA ra"
Put your baby in the cradle, he said, 'if
you wish to save its life. l have other
business for you
What do you msan?' cried Milly, cycling
the man with suspicion.
Let me have him. he said, trying to take
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; NO, no, will put the baby in the cradle
myself. You shall not touch the poor little
thing. Now, SIR she continued, almost
choking with excitement, what is it?' Af-
ter having laid the pretty infant On its
downy place to rest, she stood erect and
waited the reply.
4 am going to kill you! said the man.
xiii me!' she exclaimed, her face grow
ing pale with terror kill me what have
lever done to you that you should kill me 2
Nothing nothing, only you know you
have seen me, and you will know me again.