Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1866-09-14

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trees without recalling the experiences OF
that night. A silence, like that which DR..
Kane speaks oi as one of the most Impress
i've features of the long arctic night, brood
/. cd around; over against the hills came
gradually stealing the silvery luster of the
4 alleys yet lay IN profouudest gloom; the,
dlmly glimmering stretches of snow broad
| ened nto whittier fields; the picturesque villa
with It's turrets and porchcs and pointed
roof, stood black and quiet before me. |
could hear dog barking afar off, as 1t were
some dream dog, barking in home dream
ing,world. had almost forgotten the cause
of my being here, at that strange hour, in
that sne spot, gazing at that dark m as
, OF baislins, empty of life and warm the a,
was her heart of joy or hope; the intense
cold, the odor Of the pines and hemlock
the trance of thought into which | had fall
len, were benumbing me.
Suddenly saw shapeless and shadowy
brightness lowering amid those dark tur
rets. 1t was the death light of which Mrs.
Scott had told me. \ warm thrill ran
through my fingers and toes, arousing me
to the keenest consciousness. ! watched
it flutter and move-stand still-tutter
again-and disappear. 1t lasted perhaps
three minutes. In that time | had made
up my mind as to the mysterious appear
ance-it was the light of lamp or candle
being carried about in a persons hand =
That was what it most resembled; but
wco carried it. and how was the reflection
thrown there, over the roof There was
certainly mystery about this which. had
| been at all supcrstitiollS, or even nervous
would have untitled me for any further
cool investigation. | resolved that if
could not master the marvel then. | would
do it by the light of day. | watched in
tently, hoping it would reappear, and give
me some glimpse OF its origin. While
walked, a ray of light pierced through the
shutters ofHenry's room. Will acknowl-
edge that for one single instant the hand
of the dead seemed laid on my heart; it
tuLned cold and refused to beat. The next
smiled erimly at myself. | had never
been a moral or ply steal coward. The So
luton OF the mystery was NOW in my grasp,
and had no idea of letting it slip. was
confident that some person was playing
the mischief in the deserted house; but if
had really expected TO confront the inhab-
tants of another world. should not have
hestated. The key of the main entrance
was in my pocket; | walked swiftly to the
house. unlocked the door as softly as pos
sible. and grasping my hand, sprung up
the stairs. 1t was quite dark in tho house.
although ii was now light out OF doors; i'll
my haste, | hit my foot against chair al
the bottom of the stairs. anu overthrow II.
was provoked. for wished to come upon
these midnight providers unawares know
ing just where the room Was situated,
went directly toward it; it Was very dark
in the upper passage. all the blinds being
closed; 1 CROPPED for the handle Of the door
-something rustlcd. something stirred the
arr flung the door open. There was no
iiyht in it. All was dark and silent. Be
fore could fling the shutter open, ictlin.
ina peaceful Hood of silver moonlight. my
hope OF detecting the intruder was almost
at an end. | was certain that something
had passed me in the obScurity of the hall !;
| had been conscious Of that subtle mag
netism which emanatcS from human form.
perceived in the blacklist night. Ii may be
the magnetism Of soul instead of body, and
a disemdolied spirit may have sent the
same electic current through ice. At all
events had now nothing for my labor
did not think that another journey over
the house would result in any discovery
since the warning had been given; l had
no lamp or lantern with me; reluctantly
after lingering and listening some time il,
V lin, closed the room and the house. and
returned to the cottage. where drank the
coffee which awaited me. laid down on a
away my yexation.
was not VERY communicative rs 10 my
adventures when eagerly questioned by my
entertainers the following morning. They
were satisfied. by my very reticence, that
| had Slen something 10 puzzle me, and
triumphant. In answer to their inquiries.
Which they were too respectful 10 press
though icyourcd with curiosity, assured
Them that had reason to think, With them
N-1tI
not been able to satisfy myself who was
disturbing the premises; but that shoult
moi rest until knew. / should return that
night and sleep in the villa; ! wished &c
enter it very quietly. pIpbably before dark
soaSDot TO alarm the inmate or inmates
mud | was confident that ! should tins b,
able To pounce upon the ghost Mrs. Suot
regarded me with admiliug avg.
She wouldn't go for 30 sleep in fha
horse alone for all the riches OF solomon.
and wouldn't ]. at least, provide nlys@l
viii, pistols F.:
When went into Mr. Argyll's ot1ic'
that morning he greeted NE with markc'
GOODNESS. ri last could ros conceal From
myself llat- mol only had his manner Oh an =
ed bal thai hr wished latc 10 feel that ii had
He rave me- as entered a searching. snS
piciun. glance. SAYING. 'o0od-morllnS
Riehar,i,- in The most formal fpne. y ON
Iur furtner- 4 loon hl) 4 pneh. hi'lh- ''i,
pai, arr; embara sSlnent in on atlrnlE 4
read: but my mind was sicI on the icga
s)ifjcul les rxpeDnded therein; ! WAS WON
,lerins at the causes o. tiie saillahen i
which 1 found myself. y hangrr-cn. yes
an nnu elcoisc haRger-un in an o;iice wher
no longer bad amy conceded righis-m
home where Was no leager trusted.
Has MIR. Argyll placed a spy on my ar
jions? Does he know already that wa
oui the entire night: and does be judg
ma before he has an exclamation: / ash
.a myself, Indignantly. .,lf he thinks
am forming bad habits. doing wrong !
any respect. why does he not remon,irat
with me-giYe me chance 10 defend my
self -
had intended 10 take his advice in til
matter of the haunted house hut now
sat angry and silent. feeling. OH. 80 woun
Jed and forlorn. | did not stay long in til
Office: gong 10 my room, | wrote Ion
letter to my mother, telling her | shonl
come soon TO pay her the visit which shout
have been sooncr made had not been c1
crossed with the duty to which had vowe
myself
Yes / had pledged my own heart to d.
vote my self to the discovery of Henry Mor'
lands murderer and if Eleanor herself ha
nut her foot on that heart, and crushed
vet more, should have held my VOW al
solved.
should not have gone 10 the mansio
that day had not y message been sent, la'