The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1866-04-27

that was his but yow, John Bowenl and
who has had to work all the time, sick or
well, TO meet your demands, but Zelia Pen
/ ield--who has more right here than you
have, sir think it is full tmo- that
your Conduct toward me should be changed.
| have horne your unkiniuoss just as long
as l will"
And she drew up her slender form, and
looked him steadily in the eve. A thousand
changes passed over his face while she was
speaking. All the devil in his nature
seemed to break forth He sprang toward
her, but his wife was before him, and as he
raised his arm to strike Zela, she cried out
| "Jphn, you forget yours,lt; you sbnll
not strike Zelia you have not the right.
Never have I had to strike her a blow, aud
you shah not while Lean prevent it. Aud
she is in the right, too. cannot and, ,CiA
not, see her sacrificed Tor us" and Rachel
drew 'Hclia with her out Of the room.
Bowen. stood as if he was paralyzcd.
Never before had is wife dared to oppose
his will Wei" ."he muttered, " wonder
who is master here they will find out to
their sorrow that ] am. But must be
careful aud put on a show Of kindness to
that girl, Zclia; and must see Seth This
very night, aud tell him that he must take
her as quickly as possible tti'tf
He left the house and was proceeding up
TO see Seth Moore, but met hun at his own
gate. -...r.-. .....t..sfs ystt.1..b
al tell you what, Seth. have had a sweet
time. Ielia and Rachel have both rebelled,
and Zelia declares shenev will marry you.
Now 1t YOU still want her, why take her,
and | will help you all can"
We'll, Bowen, | am determined to have
Zelia, aud if yoG will help me, think we
can accomplish it without any difficulty.
Que week from to night will come to your
house about midnight. We must get Zclia
out. have friend who is a clergyman,
and he will marry us in no time will not
see her again, and in she meantime be sure
and not lether see Frank Holden" Vi
All things were thus agreed upon
Several days Afterwards Frank received
a note from the hands of little boy. 1t
ran thuss:Jas ..... fsTt r,.'f
DEAR FRANZ: Come to me as quickly rs possi-
bic, need you now. ! have heard frnna friend
that Bowen and Seth Moore intend to carry me
off tomorrow night and. with the help of drugs
have marriage ceremony performed Oh, Frank
come quickly. Your own,
b ZEfIA.
While he was reading, wrath gathered
on his brow. The fends to torture that
poor girl In tlis way! But they viii never
carry out their devinSh plans while I live"
lie was soon on his way to meet Zelia.
As soon as she saw him she threw herself
into is'arms crying
"Oh, Frank. save me! Oh, am well
nigh crazy. You don't know what have
had to suffer since last saw you and she
cung to him in perfect agony of weeping
Hush, dear Zeliu, your hands are burn.
ing hot. You are i'll a | erlect fever. Try
and compose Yourself am here, aud will
shiold You with my life"
Oh, Frank, look here and she drew
mp her sleeve. There were blue marks the
whole iengl OF herarm. Bowen whipped
me. and guess would have killed me, but
!or my sister," and she sobbed bitterly.
Frank shuddered when be saw what had
been done.
MY poor gill All, but they shall pay
dearly tor this. No wonder your eyes glis-
ten, aud your cheeks glow with fever" s-.
Oh Frank, | cannot bear it much longer
A little more will do, for it will surely kill
me. feel very strange and weak. Oh,
SO long for rest" t'It o| |'.
"Take courage, my darling. will stand
by you while | 1--we. Go home, Just rs if
you had not seen me. / will watch over
you.' i..
"Oh, Frank, I cannot. leave yeu. / feel
that never shall see you again
Finally she tore herselfpway, lie watched
her until she Disappeared within the house.
$50 my lady you have been to meet that
precious lover again--have you?" were
the words that greeted her as she entered
the house. "Iou cannot escape my eyes
You see, / saw all. Bnt this Is your last
Injecting; depend OH that"
! John, can't you let her alone Don't
you see she is not wcl?"
Well, or sick, she viii find out my word
is not to be triiled with. Why are you
staring at Inc in that manner? Go to your
rouru." .ttaF
But she did notetir, and he gave her an
impatient push. She sank down at lis feet,
before her, sister could reach her Frank,
siilT watching, saw Bowen run to the stable,
get his horse and ride off in great haste.
He feared the worst; snd finally wet
directly to the house, and raped.
Mrs. Bowen opened the door and ex-
claimed. "0h Frank Zelia! Oh, come
quick u and ran out of the room. He fol.
lowed, and saw a sight that made his heart
stand still. He saw, as he then thought,
the form of his beloved Zelia cold in death.
Mrs. Bowen told him all. "She is not
dead but, Oh we must work fast sDh, my
| pun SlSNSl yOu must .uOl rult! anu hIlo
wept bitterly.
Bowen soon came with physician. He
spoke civily to Frank lie was very
much frightened about Zela.
| The doctor made an examination of the
sick girl, aud slowly shook his head. "She
cannot livei she Will be apt to revive how
ever. She must have passed through some
terrible ordeal, to be in this state" .r
| All that night they watched beside the
stricken girl. Toward noon the next day
she showed signs Of life. She soon spoke
to hor sister. VIII you send for Frank {?
i want to see him before | die / cannot
stay here long. Will'you sen for himY"
9 he is here, dear sister; bnt, Oh do not
talk of dying; | cannot let you go"
81 am willing, Rachel, and let me thank
You while | can for your Kindness to me
lall my life. ! am going to our parents
Shall tell them yon are coming too3' s
"Yes, God helping me, will meet you
all in heaven, sobbed Rachel.
Frank came forward aud Zalia cIasped
his hand. " | am going to leave you dear
Frank for little while; but you soon will
come where am, will You not? Then we
will be where there is no marrying or giving
in marriage. Do not weep so, dear Frank;
| all is Veli with me. am ready and will
ling to go. Tell Mr.. Moore forgive him all
the misery he ever caused me. l
/ Her brother.in-law came mp sobbing, and
sank on his knees. "Oh leila, forgive me.
Oh, live, aud will be kind to you. Oh do