Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-11-22

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How a Convict won Pardon.
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by WIN. II. BUSHNELL. .T ~
p" teWill you never give up those trips,
Terrence? It is 80 lonely staying here
nights, and, beside, am fearful that some
b one will break in and rob the house and
:, murder us all. / never say my prayers
and 90 to bed without trembling for my
own life and that of the children" and the
little woman hung upon the arm of the
strong man, begged him with fearful eyes
to give up his wandering life chat of a
peddlsr) and settle down, ia.
GAS soon as have gathered enough to-
gether to buy me bit of ground, or what
would be better still, to emigrate to Amer
lea, that blessed land of Freedom, where,
as the song says, there's bread and work
for all and the bright sun is always
shining, I'll gladly give up carrying the
pack, for it is no easy work at the best"
"Only think Of the money you have In
the house now, husband dear! Surely
there is enough TO take us across the sea-.
youand l and the children, and Bridget,
too, if she likes to CO."
Bridget was the servant girl who helped
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companion when he was away, and her
eyes snapped with apparent delight when
she heard the proposition. But she said
nothing and the master" continued:
3 "It is true for you, Kathleen, that Ihave
i a matter of an hundred pounds or SO
which shall leave for you to take care Of,
and if have good luck this trip promise
you to either remain OF home or 90 to
America, bless her. It's good friend she
has been to Ireland, and many's the poor
soul she has kept from starving. SO take
good care Of the gold and the children,
Kathleen,-you and Bridget,--untilI come
back" and he kissed his wife and bright.
eyed, curly headed babies, gave Bridget
the goodbye, shouldered his pack and
strobe stoutly away, whistling merrily.
His heart was light, his form strong, he
had none of the fears of his wife and was
looking forward joyfully to the time when
he would have little home, "a pig and a
cow and patch OF pratees' that would be-
long to himself alone, and over which no
= lord could claim CONTROL although he
would willingly pay his tithes to the
church. n2s--se-
Terrence O'Brien was peddler by pro-
fession, and what was called 4" forehand.
ed" man. His family consisted of the good
wife, two children, a boy of scarcely three
! years, a babe and the girl of all work.
Bridget. At the start Of his married life he
had rented o little cottage that stood in a
lonely, out-of the way place; although he
IS had increased his stores, he had retained
possession of it on the score of economy.
A brave, athletic man, and one who
feared nothing human, he could not un-
; derstand the terrors of his wife, Kathleen
lin fact, gave them little thought. Be-
side robbery was thing almost unknown
among the peasaAtry, and who would ever
dream of his having large amount of
money inhis wretched cabin?s But it was
& not his custom to do so. Usually he de-
posted it in q secure place. So he gave
the matter no further thought than to
promise himself that this should be his
last journey Gf he did as we'll as he anti
cipated,) and tugged around, flattering the
rosy-cheeked girls Into purchasing tinery
with which to dazzle the eyes of their
beaux at the next fair. a
ferent. AS the night began to draw near
and the wind to creep round the corners
of the cabin and whistle down the chin
ney with mournful sound, she bethought
herself of the sovereigns her husband had
r, left, and taking the bag in which they
were kept from the little cupboard over
the fireplace she carefully tucked it be-
tween the beds, remarking, at the same
time, to Bridget, "that no one would ever
20 think of looking for 1t there" @
I. I, NO." was the reply. 1T would be q
smart man, shure, that would be lookin
8 under the childers to find gould" VII
-s@@ The tea over, for they were early sleep
ers as we'll as early risers, the girl request
ed that she might be allowed to pass the
evening with her sister who resided abou
mile distant, and the anxious wife anG
mother, although sorely 10th to do so, a.
length consented, insisting upon an early
return.
II" But you win be back early, Bridget p
CAV coorse l will that same. But DOM
be after frettin'." And the girl departed
. The lone woman busted herself as hes
she might until late hour, but the CIR
did not return. In fever of anxiety, she
watched until fully another sixty minutes
had passed, although it appeared to he
- like half a day; and then, considering i
useless to remain up longer, sought hel
own pillow, after commencing herself t.
Him who is the protector of the widow
and the father of the fatherless. But sh'
40 had not closed her eyes before there wa.
loud rap upon the door. adl
SIS that you, Bridget?" she asked, hope
fully.
mo-" was the answer, and her hear
sunk like lead within her. mo; am {
If stranger-haye lost my way; you mus
ct me in. Gas
Icannot-cannotl l am poor, lent
woman. dare not let you TO-"
= You need have no fear. As there is 6
God in Heaven, / will not harm you.
am an escaped convict-an innocent one
p land as you have mercy in your heart
5 open the door." iasa3 q A4a4
when was such an appeal made to an