The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-12-31


forgiven Charley dozen times that
morning. He was to come early
and be sweetly penitent, and she
would be devotion itself. After all
Charley was brave, noble fellow,
and doubtless she did try him some
times. Tonight she wouldn't flirt
3, bit.
Other guests came, but no Charley
She had given him plenty of time,
certainly. Had he been really vex-
cJ, and was he staying away to pun
ish her2 Well, let him stay. She
didn't mean to NOPE and wear the
willow. Lovelorn girls were always
absurd
So Rose Arvedson was soon in
the center of the group. Old Matt
had dropped in with his fiddle, and
the younger members of the party
had quadrille. Some of the semi
ors settled to playing cards, but DIR.
Caltran and three or four others
were deep in discussion on some
ofthe wonderful things in nature,
resmerism and clairvoyance. lie
had been rehearsing several remark-
able incidents, when it was proposed
that test should be given. Who
would become a subject?
No one appeared inclined at first
but Miss Caltran finally acquiesced.
Her brother had succeeded in send
ing her to sleep, when Rose looked
into the room. Her attention was
Immediately arrested, and she watch
ed the experiments with much eager
ness.
''If any other person would like
to try. DR.. Caltran said, glancing
around the group.
"Rose is ready for any thing. Try
your luck :" exclaimed her cousin
Nellie
II don't know what to ask, or
what would most like to hear"
she said, with a gay laugh.
"Ask about Charley, and learn
what keeps him away, then you can
tease him.
But is there any truth in it, DR.
Caltran p and Roses deep eyes
were luminous with some feeling
akin of curiosity.
1T is true that the medium can in
many cases seem to enter persons
mind, and answer in remarkable
fashion. Many mistakes are made
but think they are due to our i'm
perfect knowledge of the science
Suppose you try, Miss Rose; no
one can suspect you of collision"
Quite circle began to gather
around. Miss Caltran appeared to
be in tranquil slumber, her lips
just parted, suggesting her white,
even teeth, which were very hand
some.
"Well," said Rose daringly.
"Place your hand in hers. Now
think intently of the subject in which |
you wish her to feel interested, and |
then ask your question"
A thousand thoughts filled Roses
in an instant, but that of Charley
kept recurring. What should she
say for delicacy seemed to hold
her back on this subject.
Hurry exclaimed Nellie. What
is Charley doing ? Has he gone to
sleep and forgotten about us p
l think l will not ask---'' But |
chorus of eager voices interrupted
Rose.
''Play fair now. No backing or t"
sAre you afraid p
1t was her Cousin Kate who utter
cd this, and the tone would have rous
ed Rose to any effort in strange
futter of nerve and brain she began
Don't get excited > and DR.. Cal
tran smiled cheerily.
"Rose's mood was to uncertain at
first to sway Miss Caltran, who NOV
ed uneasily, and vainly essayed to
speak Her brother approached to
tranquillize her. 1t was some
time before any coherent answers
could be obtained, and then Rose
was wrought up to strange pitch.
some sudden presentiment concern
ing her lover filled her mind with
app, ehenson. AS if translating the
young girls emotion, Miss Caltran
. began slowly
''Yoar friend is in great danger
great danger. He is flying as if for
life, first this way and then that way
making tortuous motion with herI
hand. He is on ;he river-the ice
and something follows him fast.
: Hark, do you hear sharp cry ~
Rose turned deathly white in spite
of her strong effort.
'Is he coming here?'' she asked, |
scarcely knowing what she said
"Oh, Heavens! they are gaining
upon fast. He goes like the wind,
but they too are fleet.'
Miss Caltran sighed and evlnced
much agitation. Her respiration
was labored and painful.
my God! what fools we are ex-
claimed Roses cousin George
"Vance has skated up ON the river
and been followed by a pack of
wolves. One was killed day or
two ago, and several have been seen
proving round. Run for your lives
boys! Let us get something and go
to his assistance"
Rose stood spell-bound. For
moment the room swan around, ,and
the stars of heaven appeared to fill
every space.
George taarust on his cap and coat
and slung his rife over his shoulder
Two or three followed suit, and the
rooms were in whirl of confusion.
"Let me go toos" Rose almost
shrieked.
my child, there mag be some
mistake" said DR.. Caltran SO othing-
ly, alarmed at the consequences Of
his sisters vision.