Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1869-07-29

and the peculiar grace and loveliness
of her person were most attractive; so
much so, that porney thought that she
was the very woman to make him hap
py. He had thus far delayed declaring
his feelings openly. rs he thought the
happiness of two persons must bc based
upon mutual love. and he had not been
able to read her heart. She had been
friendly to him ever since she had seen
him for the first time but he did not
perceive he had made much progress
IN her affection.
Though her character was quite
different from that of Fred's she was
very fond Of her only brother.
Dorney fell a-day-dreaming Of the
future and building beautiful castles.
How very different did the future ap-
pear To his present way of living. if
Anne would consent to become his
wife. Would not she make his hon.
comfortable when. at the close of the
day. lie felt tired and fatigued by the
duties of his calling: lie saw her in
his minds eye busiIy engaged IN the
affairs of the household hc felt how
she endeavored to smooth his brow with
her small white hand how she would
lay her arms round his neck. and bend
over him with her sweet smile. when
the cares OF the day bad sent him home
in ill-humor. His heart iluttered with
joy thinking Of such happiness.
Presently knock ut the door reused
him out Of his reycric. impatientiy III
bill the conner enter; probably it was
one ofhis men, who hal 10 make some
report. There was no Fest for man in
MS position police officer II not
allowed to dream.
Slowly the door opened, AMI lady
bowed to him, Hastily Dornev sprang
to hi~ feet he looked at her In wonder.
Was he still dreaming, Ii was his be-
loved one herself. With happy smile
he hurried to welcome her
"Wny, Mis-, Hill, what gives me the
honor"
Embarrassed anil with du-hins
checks, she stood before him. unable
u speak. Captain D1rncy." she said
after a while, in great excitement. Il
come % yop for assistance my brother
has been arrested ="
Dorncy started. Arrested: 4 IN said.
arrested, you say =
"les, sir; last night he Was taken u
I prison. the Young girl replied, while
she tried in vain u restrain her tears.
Good God :" Dorney exclaimed,
''how could the judge he 20 ha,ty. not
10 heed my word, about him at all 2"
Then vou know about il :" asked
Anne.
II knew Mr. Simmons suspected
your brother out al hot think that
he would take such ha-ty measures.
And YOU dill not save him :" the
girl said with q look of rrproach --you
have been 50 long acquainted with him
did YOU MT ,ay that Frederick Wa in
noccnt: am sarc he j. no. guilty or
the crime they charge him With"
II an convinced Of III, innocence.
Mis- Hill" Dprncy replied. II have
tried to persuade tile jni5c 10 90 more
cautiously 10 work my power 1or. No
further"
lie i, innocent This stroke will
cost my mothers life. il will ruin Fred's
future happiness. and bring shame on
u all :" She hid her face Ia her hand
and ~obbed vi lentiy.
Dornry felt unable 10 console tier.
There could he no doubt that the ,uspi-
cion against Fred Hill had been increa~-
cd by fresh evidence, else the judge
Houil not have secured his person
But in spite Of all, the captain was CON
rinccd Of his friends Innocence
Captain Doruey." Anne continued
in great anguish. = is there no means
10 free my brot or: viii yon let him
be ruined, Can YOU not help him."
Il can not, Miss Hill T. he replied.
with sal look,
"lou can not, she repeated .-thln
you think him guilty. !ia, III not i
friend left: Wll all of you lor.ake
him r
NO. Miss HILL" Dorney answered
taking her hand. II shall not forsake
him. for believe in his innocence. But
if lie can not prove it himself. il he can
not convince the judge Of his own inno-
cence. he must. if he will or not, remain
suspected until | succeed in finding the
real murderer.
do your utmost" the maiden said.
-.Do not rest until you tini out tie
guilty one ; our honor, our future happi-
ness are in your hands. We shall
never, never forget what yon do for
us'
Il shall do my very utmost, Miss
Hill. have been hunting for the real
murderer for weeks already; but up TO
this hour | have not succeeded in find
ing the slightest trace of him. Yet do
not give UP hoping as long as live and
can cheer YOU
She looked at him with confidence.
Miss Hill he continued. will stake
my life your brother is innocent, and |
hope that shall one day be able to say
TO YOU Frederick is free. To bring this
about, will strain my every nerve and
faculty all the powers of mind and
body l possess shall be employed to re-
store him to his home. Bat may |. after
having succeeded in doing SO, take this
little hand again, and keep it forever
as my own"
In great embarrassment she looked
down, but her flashing cheek and trem-
bling hand bade him hope. With in
creasing impatience Dorney looked at
her. ANNE, will you let me hope: IL
can save him, may this hand be mine'
.'Yes. it shall be yours" she whisper
ed.
But" continued he, while his heart
was beating with joy. '.You shall not
give it me as ransom Of your brothers